Quick & Easy Cucumber and Mint Tea Sandwiches

These light and refreshing tea sandwiches are perfect as a starter or a light snack. They offer a cool and savory counterpoint to richer dishes.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Calories

640

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.56

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Dessert•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

0.5Cucumber(English cucumber preferred, thinly sliced)

£0.50

1tablespoonFresh Mint Leaves(Finely chopped)

£0.25

4ouncesCream Cheese(Softened)

£0.90

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.1teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

8slicesWhite Bread(Thinly sliced, crusts removed (optional))

£0.60

Total Cost

£2.25

£0.56 per serving

The Method

1
In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.
2
Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
3
Layer the cucumber slices evenly over four slices of bread.
4
Top with the remaining slices of bread to create sandwiches.
5
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each sandwich into either two triangles or four small squares.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (85g)

640 kcal / 2678 kJ

Carbs

68g

26% of RDA

Fat

36g

51% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

13 g

14% of RDA

Sodium

980 mg

43% of RDA

Saturated Fat

22 g

110% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a lighter flavor, use Neufchâtel cheese instead of cream cheese.

To prevent the bread from getting soggy, assemble the sandwiches just before serving.

You can add a touch of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture for extra brightness.

Pairing context: These light and refreshing tea sandwiches provide a counterpoint to rich, dense protein bars. The cool cucumber and bright mint cleanse the palate, preparing it for the sweetness and nutty flavors of the main course. This provides a light, savory contrast to the heavier protein bars.

Cooking Equipment

Cutting board

Knife

Mixing bowl

Wine Pairings

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Main Course

High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Delicious and satisfying protein bars that taste like a treat but are packed with protein to fuel your day.

40 minutes

8 servings

Easy

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

Dessert

Simple Apple Crumble with Vanilla Bean Yogurt

A classic British dessert with a simple, comforting apple filling and a buttery crumble topping, served with creamy vanilla bean yogurt. Pairs perfectly with a chewy chocolate peanut butter protein bar for a balanced dessert.

45 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"The warm, comforting apple crumble provides a textural contrast to the chewy protein bar, while the slightly tart apples balance the sweetness of the chocolate and peanut butter. Topping with vanilla bean yogurt adds a creamy, cool element and a touch of British tradition, creating a satisfying and well-rounded dessert experience."

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Chef's Tips

For a lighter flavor, use Neufchâtel cheese instead of cream cheese.

To prevent the bread from getting soggy, assemble the sandwiches just before serving.

You can add a touch of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture for extra brightness.

Quick & Easy Cucumber and Mint Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients

The Method