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 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.56/serving

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

Instructions

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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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

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