Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches: 12 Elegant Bites
Delicate cucumber sandwiches with a refreshing hint of mint, perfect for afternoon tea or garden parties. These easy-to-assemble treats offer a crisp, elegant bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slices white bread
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, mayonnaise, chopped mint, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of the butter mixture onto one side of each slice of bread.
- Arrange the thinly sliced cucumber on six of the bread slices, ensuring even coverage.
- Top the cucumber slices with the remaining bread slices, buttered-side down.
- Gently press the sandwiches together.
- Cut off the crusts from each sandwich.
- Cut each sandwich in half diagonally or into thirds.
Notes
- For an extra touch of elegance, use cookie cutters to shape the sandwiches.
- Ensure the cucumber is sliced very thinly for the best texture.
- You can substitute cream cheese for butter and mayonnaise for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/cucumber-mint-tea-sandwiches/
