Ribbon Sandwiches
Delight your taste buds with these elegant and colorful Ribbon Sandwiches, a perfect choice for high-tea gatherings, brunches, or light lunches. Featuring alternating layers of soft white and nutty whole wheat bread, these sandwiches are filled with two creamy, flavor-packed spreads: a refreshing cucumber and cream cheese mixture, and a tangy carrot blend infused with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. The crustless edges and precise slices create a stunning ribbon effect that is both visually appealing and easy to serve. With just 25 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, these no-bake Ribbon Sandwiches are quick, simple, and ideal for entertaining or making ahead. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, they’re a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with tea or chilled beverages.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices White bread slices
- 4 slices Whole wheat bread slices
- 1 cup Cream cheese
- 1 large Cucumber, finely sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Begin by trimming the crusts off all the slices of bread using a serrated knife. This ensures a clean edge and helps with stacking later.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with salt and freshly ground black pepper until it is smooth and spreadable.
Divide the cream cheese mixture into two portions. In one portion, mix the finely sliced cucumbers. In the other portion, mix the grated carrot, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Ensure both fillings are well combined.
Place a slice of white bread on a clean cutting board and spread a layer of the cucumber and cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface.
Top with a slice of whole wheat bread and spread the carrot and cream cheese mixture evenly over it.
Place another slice of white bread on top of the carrot mixture and press down gently to secure the layers. Repeat the process to make three more multi-layer stacks.
Once all the layers are assembled, chill the sandwich stacks in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes. This helps them to firm up and makes slicing easier.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each sandwich stack into thirds or quarters to create ribbon-like slices.
Arrange the ribbon sandwiches on a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3727 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.4 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1644 mg | 35% | |
*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.
