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January 17, 2022 By Kathryn Donangelo 18 Comments

Mini Cucumber Sandwiches

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Last Updated on January 17, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo

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Mini Cucumber Sandwiches make a refreshing appetizer, lunch, or snack. Made with soft sliced bread, homemade herb cream cheese, and thinly sliced cucumbers.

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mini cucumber sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches, also known as Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are easily made in minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Also, they aren’t just for tea parties ;). They make the perfect addition to just about any occasion with very little prep work.

Whether you add these to your brunch menu, kids’ lunch box, or next tea party (or any party), everyone will be sure to love these bite-sized sandwiches. Theres a variety of ways to customize these little sandwiches to your liking (see below in post). 

Refreshing, light, airy, and only take a few bites to eat. Finger food is always fun to enjoy, especially for the little ones- plus it’s a great way to have them enjoy cucumbers ;).

cucumber slices on bread with herb cream cheese

INGREDIENTS

Sliced bread: I love using Hawaiian bread but any soft sliced bread will work perfectly such as white or whole wheat.

Cucumber: any type of cucumber will work but an English cucumber will work best since there are less seeds, water and you don’t have to peel the skin. Of course, you can peel the skin if you desire.

Cream cheese: Plain cream cheese. It’s important that the cream cheese is softened. Reduced-fat or full fat will work.

Lemon juice: adds flavor and tang to the cream cheese. It also balances out the flavors nicely.

Mayonnaise: adds creaminess to the cream cheese mixture.

Fresh dill + chives: fresh is always best since dried herbs won’t have the same flavor. If you want it extra herby- add fresh parsley too.

Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, + pepper: adds flavor. 

white plate with mini cucumber sandwiches

HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

Make herb cream cheese: With a hand mixer or a fork, mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
 
Spread on bread: Spread herb cream cheese evenly on each slice of bread, 8 total.
 
Add cucumbers: Add 6-12 slices of cucumber over half of the bread slices, 4 total. Top with other half of bread slice and gently press down on each sandwich.
 
Slice and serve: Cut each sandwich into quarters and serve immediately. Cover and store for up to 24 hours.

cucumber sandwiches and potato chips

RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS

  • Add protein, deli-sliced ham and turkey are great options.
  • Remove the crust, if you are making these for kids. 
  • Use regular cream cheese instead of herb cream cheese if you have picky eaters.
  • If you’re in a pinch for time, use store-bought herb cream cheese.
  • Use a mandolin to get perfectly sliced cucumber slices. 
  • Use cookie cutters to make the sandwiches into different shapes. I love shaping these into hearts for Valentine’s Day!
  • Make these cucumber sandwiches even more hearty by adding more cucumber slices. 

cucumber sandwiches stacked on plate

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

Whether you are serving these cucumber sandwiches for brunch, lunch, birthday party, tea party, or snack, these little sandwiches pair well with chips, fruit salad, green salad, or pasta salad.

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO ADD

If you want to add more to these sandwiches, these will all be great additions. It’s always best to slice any additional vegetable ingredients thin, similar to the sliced cucumbers. 

  • Radishes
  • Red onions
  • Carrots
  • Green onions or scallions
  • Tomatoes
  • Sprouts
  • Cheese; sliced or shredded

OTHER LUNCH RECIPES TO TRY:

  • Italian Pinwheels
  • Smoked Salmon Flatbread
  • Greek Salad with Avocado
  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
  • Smoked Salmon Roll Ups
  • Melon Caprese Salad

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Cucumber Sandwich Recipe

Mini Cucumber Sandwiches make a refreshing appetizer, lunch, or snack. Made with soft sliced bread, homemade herb cream cheese, and thinly sliced cucumbers.
4.91 from 21 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber sandwich recipe, cucumber sandwiches, cucumber tea sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16 mini sandwiches
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Ingredients

  • 8 slices soft bread I used Hawaiaan bread
  • 1 English cucumber; thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces. plain cream cheese; softened
  • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice; fresh
  • 1/2 Tbsp. fresh dill; finely chopped
  • 1/2 Tbsp. fresh chives; finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • pinch salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • With a hand mixer or a fork, mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread herb cream cheese evenly on each slice of bread, 8 total.
  • Add 6-12 slices of cucumber over half of the bread slices, 4 total. Top with other half of the bread slice and gently press down on each sandwich.
  • Cut each sandwich into quarters and serve immediately. Cover with plastic wrap and store for up to 24 hours.
  • Optional: remove the crusts if desired. Cut each sandwich into halves or thirds. Add more fresh herbs on top of the cucumbers for additional flavor.
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  1. rebecca@alittleandalot.com'Rebecca says

    January 17, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    My mom used to make cucumber sandwiches when I was a child and serve them with tea on fancy plates. We would talk in English accents while we ate them and pretend that we were royalty. It was silly and so much fun. These reminded me of those memories so I made them for my nieces and we did the same thing. Thank you for reminding me!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 20, 2022 at 8:28 am

      5 stars
      Haha that is so cute! So glad these mini sandwiches could bring back those memories for you 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
  2. lauren.vavala@gmail.com'Lauren Michael Harris says

    January 18, 2022 at 5:33 am

    5 stars
    Cucumber sandwiches are one of my favorites especially in spring and summer. They are so light but so flavorful – such a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 20, 2022 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  3. burrataandbubbles@gmail.com'Amanda Dixon says

    January 18, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    These little cucumber sandwiches are one of my favorite brunch snacks! The fresh herbs added such a nice brightness, and they’re truly so simple.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 20, 2022 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      Thank you, Amanda! These are so perfect for brunch!

      Reply
  4. bostongirlbakes@gmail.com'Heather Perine says

    January 19, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    Love cucumber sandwiches..the dill was my favorite addition to these little sammies…so delish!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 20, 2022 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      The dill gives these sandwiches so much flavor, thank you!

      Reply
  5. adrianalopezsm@gmail.com'Adriana says

    January 20, 2022 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    Tea sandwiches are so much fun to make. I organized a tea party, and these cucumber sandwiches were a hit!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 22, 2022 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      That is so great to hear! Thank you for trying my recipe, Adriana!

      Reply
  6. megan@madcreationshub.com'Megan Ellam says

    January 20, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    Cucumber sandwiches are my absolute favourite and these look amazing! I don’t need friends to pop by to enjoy a plateful of these just for me. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 22, 2022 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      You’re so welcome, enjoy!

      Reply
  7. leslie.sawmiller@jaroflemons.com'Leslie says

    January 22, 2022 at 7:25 am

    5 stars
    I have a friend who is doing a tea party theme for her daughter’s birthday. I’m totally sending her this recipe..it’s perfect!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 22, 2022 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      I hope your friend loves it! Thanks for sharing, Leslie!

      Reply
  8. silviatoday@gmail.com'silvia says

    January 23, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    5 stars
    A simple recipe full of flavor, the sandwiches not only look so cute, but they are also delicious. They have become my favorite snack, I always have a few in the fridge ready to grab and go.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 24, 2022 at 6:25 am

      5 stars
      That’s always a good idea! So happy you love them!

      Reply
  9. marwin.brown@gmail.com'Moop Brown says

    January 23, 2022 at 8:59 pm

    4 stars
    These cucumber sandwiches look super refreshing and perfect for parties or as an appetizer. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 24, 2022 at 6:24 am

      5 stars
      You’re welcome, I hope you get a chance to try them!

      Reply

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