Cucumber Salad Sandwiches - Master Cookbook Recipe # 29

Name: Cucumber Salad Sandwiches - Master Cookbook Recipe # 29
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 seedless cucumber, diced; 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature; 2 Tbsp grated onion; 2 tsp vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; White or dark bread (thinly sliced); Pimento & Parsley (for garnish, optional)

These delicate and refreshing sandwiches are a staple for Southern teas, showers, or a light summer lunch. The combination of cool cucumber, zesty onion, and tangy cream cheese makes for a spread that is both simple and sophisticated.

This is recipe #29 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minTotal time: 15 min Chill: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 seedless cucumber, diced
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp grated onion
2 tsp vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
White or dark bread (thinly sliced)
Pimento & Parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prep Cucumber: After dicing the cucumber, pat the pieces dry with a paper towel. This is a key step to prevent the spread from becoming watery.
Make the Spread: In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, room-temperature cream cheese, grated onion, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Chill (Optional): For the best flavor, let the spread chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before assembling.
Assemble:
Traditional: Spread a generous layer of the mixture onto a slice of bread and top with a second slice. Trim the crusts and cut into triangles or finger shapes.
Open-Faced: Use a biscuit or cookie cutter to cut rounds from the bread. Top each round with a dollop of the cucumber spread.
Garnish: For a beautiful presentation, top each sandwich with a small piece of pimento or a sprig of fresh parsley.

Notes

No Soggy Sandwiches: Ensuring you use a "seedless" (English) cucumber and patting it dry keeps the bread nice and firm.
The Bread: Use thinly sliced bread for a more delicate, professional "tea sandwich" look.
Make it Fancy: If you are serving these for an event, using a mix of both white and dark (pumpernickel or wheat) bread creates a lovely visual contrast on your serving platter.