Cucumber & Tomato Sandwiches with Cream Cheese
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Nothing can beat the freshness of cucumbers and the juiciness of tomatoes. This simple Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich with Cream Cheese can serve as a quick, healthy breakfast or a take along lunch.
Let me be a bit honest with all of you. I only first tried a tomato sandwich after I turned 18. And that’s because I had a severe aversion to raw tomatoes. The pulp and the strong flavour is something that I could not view myself eating. Something in me wanted to give it a try and so I did. I beat myself (not literally) that I hadn’t tried it earlier. It is fresh, vibrant and I actually started enjoying the flavour.
Look at me today! I add raw tomatoes or cherry tomatoes in my salads or bowls all the time! Some of these recipes include Mediterranean Pasta with Summer Veggies, a Quick and Healthy Lentil Salad, and a Baked Tandoori Chicken Sandwich.
When it comes to cucumbers, they were always my friend. There is something special about the combination of creamy butter with juicy cucumbers, salt and pepper that is so satisfying. Plus, not so long ago a friend at work introduced me to a cream cheese cucumber sandwich. Now that’s a genius touch, and I’m definitely going to be implementing that fantastic idea in this recipe for you!
This recipe is one of my simple childhood favourites. These cucumber and tomato sandwiches were made by my family’s dear cook. The usual combo I had was butter, cucumber, green chilies, salt and pepper. Simple but so good! I’ve shared this so many times on my Instagram stories!
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With this recipe, you can prepare them ahead of time for a take along lunch, perfect for work or school! You can also prepare them for family picnics. These sandwiches are such an easy option for when you want a simple but refreshing sandwich! They can be made in about 5 minutes, so they’re great for a yummy grab-and-go option!
Great Finger Sandwiches
If you are the kind that hosts parties for your children or tea parties, these will be a great option to put together quickly. Cream cheese would be a must for such an occasion, I think it is one of the unspoken rules of these reunions!
Beat the summer heat with these fresh sandwiches, and keep yourself hydrated!
How To Make Cucumber & Tomato Sandwiches
It’s not difficult to make these sandwiches at all! If you want to get your kids involved in the kitchen, this is a perfect place to start! Here’s what you need to do:
I like to start with a flavourful bread such as rye or sourdough. Get the bread of your choice on a work surface.
You can butter your bread if you like, but it’s not mandatory. I used to butter my bread all the time when having just cucumber sandwiches or cucumber and tomato sandwiches! I feel it’s not necessary with the cream cheese, but if you want to butter your breads do this first.
Add the cream cheese on two slices of bread. If you wish, you can freshen up the cream cheese with fresh herbs like dill or chives.
Spread the cream cheese evenly across the slices of bread.
The secret lies in thinly sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. The thinner they are, the better! So, layer the cucumbers for cucumber sandwiches and tomatoes for tomato sandwiches. Try to layer as much as possible and cover every corner of the bread.
Sprinkle chopped green chilies if using and season with salt and pepper.
Get two more slices of bread and add cream cheese to them.
Close the sandwiches, gently apply pressure to seal and cut diagonally to serve. You can even cut it into 3 pieces for smaller sandwiches. Enjoy!
Storing Cucumber & Tomato Sandwiches
The sandwiches can be served immediately or refrigerated up to 24 hours. If you’re making the sandwiches for later, cover the sandwiches in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or put them in a container.
Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread
- 8 Tbsp cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp dill/chives, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp butter (optional)
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tomato, thinly sliced
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh herbs, mix in chopped herbs with cream cheese.
- Spread the cream cheese and butter (if using) on each slice of bread.
- On 2 slices of bread, layer cucumbers, sprinkle chillies (if using), salt and pepper to taste and top with 2 slices of bread (cream cheese side down).
- Lightly apply pressure to ensure the sandwich is secure. Cut diagonally down the middle.
- Repeat step 3 with the remain bread using tomato slices. Chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or enjoy right away!
Nutrition info is an estimate.
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