Low Sodium Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Elevate your tea party or light lunch with these Low Sodium Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, a healthier spin on a beloved favorite. Featuring delicate layers of thinly sliced English cucumber nestled between slices of whole grain bread, this recipe shines with a creamy spread of unsalted cream cheese and low-fat sour cream infused with fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, and black pepper. Perfectly balanced and refreshingly light, these petite sandwiches are not only heart-smart thanks to their low sodium profile but packed with vibrant flavors and textures. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ideal for serving as elegant finger foods, they’re best enjoyed fresh or chilled for maximum flavor. Whether for a sophisticated afternoon tea or a guilt-free snack, these cucumber tea sandwiches are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices sliced whole grain bread
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 4 oz unsalted cream cheese
- 2 tbsp low-fat sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chives
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cucumber. Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Place the slices on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted cream cheese and low-fat sour cream. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
Add the fresh dill, lemon juice, and ground black pepper to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
Finely chop the chives and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
Lay the bread slices out on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread.
Arrange the cucumber slices over half of the bread slices, allowing each cucumber slice to slightly overlap the next.
Top the cucumber-covered slices with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
Press gently to secure the layers, then cut off the crusts from each sandwich using a sharp knife.
Cut each sandwich into quarters, forming triangles or squares, as desired.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1429 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1076 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.
