Low Fat Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Delight in the timeless elegance of Low Fat Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, a light and healthy twist on a traditional favorite that’s perfect for any afternoon tea or party spread. Made with wholesome whole wheat bread, crisp English cucumber, and a creamy spread of low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt, these sandwiches offer refined flavor with less fat. Fresh dill and mint elevate the creamy filling, while a hint of salt and pepper adds the perfect savory touch. With just 20 minutes of prep and a beautiful presentation of crustless, bite-sized shapes, these low-calorie cucumber sandwiches strike the perfect balance between sophistication and simplicity. Whether serving as a brunch appetizer or a refreshing snack, they’re guaranteed to impress without weighing you down.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Whole wheat bread
- 1 English cucumber
- 4 tablespoons Low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the cucumber: wash and peel the cucumber, then slice it into very thin rounds. Lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle with a pinch of salt to draw out excess moisture, and set aside for about 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt until smooth and well combined. Add the fresh dill and fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, along with the salt and black pepper. Stir until the herbs and spices are evenly distributed.
Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of whole wheat bread.
Gently pat the cucumber slices dry with another paper towel. Place a layer of cucumber slices over the cream cheese spread on four of the bread slices, arranging them so they slightly overlap.
Top each cucumber-covered slice with another slice of bread, cream cheese side down, to form a sandwich.
Using a sharp knife, carefully trim the crusts from each sandwich to create neat edges.
Cut each sandwich into four triangles or rectangles, as desired.
Arrange the sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately, or cover with a slightly damp paper towel and plastic wrap if preparing in advance to prevent them from drying out.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
833 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2553 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.3 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1201 mg | 26% | |
*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.
