Lemon Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Minty Mayonnaise or Hummus
Elevate your afternoon tea or brunch spread with these refreshing Lemon Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Minty Mayonnaise or Hummus. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this no-cook appetizer features crisp cucumber slices delicately layered between soft, crustless white bread. The star of the recipe is a zesty, herbaceous spread made with a hint of fresh lemon juice, fragrant mint leaves, and your choice of creamy mayonnaise or velvety hummus to cater to different tastes. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, these bite-sized delights are simple, elegant, and ready in just 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh mint for a visually stunning presentation, and enjoy them as a light, refreshing snack or party appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 small Lemon
- 12 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Hummus (if using instead of mayonnaise)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 slices White sandwich bread
Instructions
Wash the cucumber and thinly slice it into even rounds using a knife or mandoline. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and leave on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Juice the lemon and set aside 1 teaspoon of juice. Zest half of the lemon and set aside.
Finely chop the mint leaves. Reserve half for garnish.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise (or hummus, if using) with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and finely chopped mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Trim the crusts off the bread slices and cut each slice into two rectangles or triangles, depending on your preference.
Spread a thin, even layer of the minty mayonnaise or hummus on each slice of bread.
Layer the cucumber slices over half of the bread pieces. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
Garnish the top of the sandwiches with a mint leaf, if desired. Serve immediately, or place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2057 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1062 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
