Open Faced Cucumber Sandwiches
Elevate your snack game with these elegant Open-Faced Cucumber Sandwiches—a fresh and flavorful recipe perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or light entertaining. Featuring crisp cucumber slices layered over a creamy blend of dill-infused cream cheese, these sandwiches deliver a pop of herbaceous goodness in every bite. The tangy hint of lemon juice complements the smooth cream cheese, while artisanal bread brushed with olive oil adds a delightful texture and rustic charm. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a refreshing snack at home. Serve them on a platter with a garnish of dill for an eye-catching presentation that tastes as good as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 1 whole Baguette or artisanal bread
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Slice the baguette or artisanal bread into 8 even slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
Lightly brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil and set them aside.
Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds, approximately 2-3mm thick. You should have around 24 cucumber slices.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cream cheese is smooth and well-flavored.
Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the oiled side of each bread slice.
Layer 2-3 cucumber slices over the cream cheese on each bread slice, slightly overlapping them.
Optional: Garnish with a small sprig of dill or a light sprinkle of black pepper for presentation.
Arrange the sandwiches on a serving platter and serve immediately. Enjoy your elegant Open-Faced Cucumber Sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1774 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 923 mg | 20% | |
*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.
