CUCUMBER SANDWICHES
Quintessentially English high tea sandwiches - just how Oscar Wilde's Lady Bracknell would have had them served. Cucumber sandwiches are one of England's most traditional tea sandwiches, thinly sliced cucumber on good buttered bread. The crusts are always removed. I found this recipe on an English website and have posted it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. The ingredients and directions have made concessions to what is now available - such as seedless cucumbers. A delicious really low fat sandwich!
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 32 sandwich triangles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the cucumber, cut in half lengthways, and slice crossways as thinly as possible.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter and orange zest and stir until the mixture is creamy and the ingredients are well-blended.
- Spread each slice of white bread with the butter mixture, arrange several slices of cucumber on each slice and top with the whole-wheat bread, and cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
- To serve: Arrange the sandwiches on a platter, alternating white and brown sides of the sandwiches and garnish with mint sprigs and orange slices.
- On cucumbers: Of course traditionally the cucumber is peeled, but to modern tastes, many cucumbers available - such as Lebanese or continental, just those names alone would be enough to have Lady Bracknell turning in her grave! - really don't need peeling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 80.1, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.2
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DRK GAMING
gd@yahoo.comThese cucumber sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. They're healthy, delicious, and fun to make.
Chhatra Thapa
ct50@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I actually really enjoyed these sandwiches. The cream cheese and chives helped to balance out the flavor of the cucumbers.
Sami Omran
samio90@yahoo.comThese cucumber sandwiches are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they look elegant, and they're always a hit with guests.
Loknath Magar
loknathmagar39@gmail.comI love the simplicity of these cucumber sandwiches. They're a great way to showcase the natural flavor of cucumbers.
Naomi Harvey
harveyn55@hotmail.comThese cucumber sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. They're also a healthy and refreshing snack or lunch option.
Lee Maloney
l-m@gmail.comI've been making these cucumber sandwiches for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of cucumber, cream cheese, and chives is simply irresistible.
Asad Adnan
a-a@hotmail.comThese cucumber sandwiches are the perfect summer lunch. They're light, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make. I love that you can use any type of bread you like, and the sandwiches are still delicious.
Dinu Sadaruvan
sadaruvan_d57@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and creative ways to use cucumbers, and these sandwiches fit the bill perfectly. They're a great way to add a healthy and refreshing twist to your lunch menu.
Amin Memon
a-m76@hotmail.comI made these cucumber sandwiches for a baby shower and they were a huge hit! The guests loved the delicate flavor and the refreshing crunch of the cucumbers.
Izzy Mattroun
mattroun.i@gmail.comThese cucumber sandwiches are the perfect finger food for any party or gathering. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they always disappear quickly!
Deejay Sumu 256
d.25624@hotmail.comI was skeptical about the combination of cucumber and cream cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the sandwiches were incredibly refreshing.
Rana Khaliq Noty boy
r_boy33@gmail.comThe cucumber sandwiches were a refreshing and delightful addition to our picnic spread. The flavors were well-balanced, and the bread was soft and fluffy.
Ginger Ginger
ginger@yahoo.comI love how simple these sandwiches are to make, yet they're so elegant and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again for my next luncheon.
Galina Kopraleva
k-galina@yahoo.comI've never made cucumber sandwiches before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better!
Abdur Rohan Shoun
s@gmail.comThese cucumber sandwiches were a hit at my afternoon tea party! They were so refreshing and light, and the combination of flavors was perfect.