This refreshing Cucumber Sandwich with Herby Spread is the ultimate light bite for spring and summer! Creamy, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbs, the cream cheese spread is made with mayo and a mix of garden-fresh favorites like dill, chives, and parsley. Layer it between soft bread with crisp cucumber slices for a cool, crave-worthy sandwich that’s perfect for brunches, picnics, or afternoon tea.
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Cucumber sandwiches with herby cream cheese spread are a refreshing and nourishing option—perfect for warm days. Cucumbers offer hydration and are packed with antioxidants, while the creamy herb spread adds flavor and a boost of nutrients from fresh herbs. It's a light, wholesome choice that supports wellness and is easy to enjoy.
Ingredients:
Keeping it simple for this easy summer sandwich with:
- Cucumbers: The main star! Crisp fresh cucumbers either straight from the garden of your favorite farm stand! Slice em' thin!
- Soft Bread: I love a great, soft white bread for this particular sandwich. Whichever your standard "white bread" is in your house - sourdough, Mrs. Bairds, anything your family enjoys! Whole wheat sandwich bread is also a delicious option for this classic sandwich.
- Cream Cheese: Adding cream cheese to the herby spread for this classic sandwich those fancy tea-time vibes!
- Mayo: A great mayonnaise adds the perfect amount of zing to this sandwich spread. (I don't recommend a sweeter mayo or mayo substitute like, Miracle Whip. You want a standard mayo for this.)
- Herbs: Fresh garden herbs like dill, parsley, and chives make for a delicious fresh moment in this sandwich spread.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and cracked black pepper.
Steps to Prepare:
STEP 1: Make the spread
Combine the softened cream cheese, mayo, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Fold in the fresh dill, chives, parsley, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt.
STEP 2: Spread onto bread
Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the inside of 4 bread slices.
STEP 3: Add the cucumbers and finish the sandwich
Add a thick layer of freshly sliced cucumbers to 2 of the slices of bread, if desired sprinkle with additional salt and cracked pepper, and close the sandwiches.
STEP 4: Make them pretty!
If you want to get fancy, cut the crusts off the bread to show off those pretty cucumbers!
Enjoy!
FAQ's:
Any type of sourdough is a winner in my book on a cucumber sandwich! For kiddos, I usually prefer a soft sandwich bread for this, but adults, get creative with it! Crusty white or whole grain sourdough (maybe one with rosemary or thyme baked into it!), or a soft white Italian loaf would also be wonderful.
While this recipe is written for just the classic Cucumber Sandwich, you could easily add a sweet heirloom tomato, some super thinly sliced carrots, fresh spinach leaves, or even some protein like turkey or roasted chicken!
Cucumber is a great hydrating vegetable, so this sandwich is meant to be light, fresh, and hydrating on a summer day!
Store the cream cheese spread in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
If you enjoyed this simple sandwich recipe, you may also like these others from the blog!
- Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich
- The Best Turkey Sandwich Ever with the Most Incredible Basil Mayo
- Cranberry Crunch Chicken Salad
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Cucumber Sandwich with Herby Spread
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon mayo
- ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
- 2 teaspoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, mayo, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the fresh dill, chives, parsley, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the inside of 4 bread slices.
- Add a thick layer of freshly sliced cucumbers to 2 of the slices of bread, if desired sprinkle with additional salt and cracked pepper, and close the sandwiches.
- If desired, cut the crusts off the bread to show off those pretty cucumbers!
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