This Dill Cucumber Sandwich is a classic recipe made with a creamy dill spread, fresh cucumbers, and soft white bread. It's perfect for picnics, lunch boxes, and even a tea party.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- The crunchy cucumbers pair well with the tangy dill and cool cream cheese to make a refreshing and satisfying sandwich.
- These sandwiches are the perfect finger food for Mother's Day, tea parties, bridal showers, or even an easy party appetizer.
- These little sandwiches are refreshing and light which makes them perfect for a hot summer day.
The dill cream cheese spread takes this sandwich to the next level and adds a burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Cream cheese - Full-fat cream cheese will give you the best taste but lower fat will also work.
- Mayonnaise - Miracle Whip or even plain Greek yogurt can also be used.
- Fresh dill - Fresh dill will give these sandwiches the best flavor.
- Salt - I like to use kosher salt, but any salt will work.
- English cucumber - English cucumbers are the best choice because they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin.
Bread - Choose your favorite bread, I like to use white for the best old-fashioned sandwich.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Combine the cream cheese, mayo, dill, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Slice the cucumber into thin slices, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly on the bread. Layer cucumber slices on four bread slices.
- Top each with another slice of bread with the cream cheese mixture facing down. Using a serrated knife, cut the brown crust. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.
🥣 Equipment
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- Small bowl
- Sharp knife or mandolin
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💡 Amira's Tips
- I prefer to use a mandolin to get even and very thin cucumber slices. If you don't have one use a sharp knife.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese or whipped cream cheese so that the mixture will spread evenly.
- You don't have to use white bread, feel free to use any type of bread that you enjoy.
🧺 Storage
Store sandwiches in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container until ready to serve. Or for up to two days.
⌛ Make Ahead
These sandwiches are best made fresh. However, if you want to save a little prep time, feel free to mix up the cream cheese mixture, slice the cucumbers, and store them in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the sandwiches.
🍽️ Serve With
When I am serving these sandwiches for lunch or a meal, I like to pair them with a salad like this Chicken Macaroni Salad or White Bean Salad.
👩🍳 Variations
- Add a sprinkle or dash of black pepper on top of the cucumber slices for a little extra flavor.
- You can also add your favorite fresh herbs to the cream cheese mixture to change up the flavor.
- Can't find English cucumbers? Regular cucumbers will also work well for this recipe.
- Try using homemade ranch dressing mix or a teaspoon of Hidden Valley Ranch Powder to take these sandwiches to the next level.
💬 FAQs
The best way to keep the sandwiches from soggy is to make them immediately before serving. And, make sure that you dry the cucumbers well.
For sandwiches, you need to slice the cucumbers thinly.
📣 Related Recipes
- If you are looking for another appetizer you can give these Vegetable Phyllo Cup appetizers are easy to make, and always a crowd favorite at parties.
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders are another great sandwich or appetizer for your next party or shower.
- Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers is a great appetizer for those on a low-carb diet or who want to add some variety and flavor to your appetizer table.
- This recipe is great for back-to-school. Check out these Healthy After School Snacks for ideas to help you during this busy season.
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Dill Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons cream cheese 60g room temperature
- 4 teaspoons mayonnaise 20g
- 2 Tablespoons fresh dill 2g chopped
- A pinch of salt
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 slices of white bread
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill and a pinch of salt.
- Thinly slice the cucumber with a sharp knife or mandolin. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Spread cream cheese mixture equally on bread slices.
- Layer cucumber on 4 bread slices.
- Top each with another slice of bread with the cream cheese mixture facing down.
- Using a serrated knife cut the brown crust.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Jamie V
Hi Amira,
First, thank you for your commitment to providing real, human tested recipes (I read your sweet post yesterday about AI generated content recipes). Second, thank you again for another delicious, simple recipe. Today I made this recipe for cucumber dill sandwiches for my lunch and am delighted at this simple, fast and nutritious recipe! Since I am salt sensitive I decided swap out any salt or cream cheese (just used Mexican mayonesa) and added extra dill as well as finely chopped celery, sweet onion and a dash of cilantro for extra flavor on top of some homemade Japanese milk bread. It came together really well, thank you again for another amazing recipe! I will send you a pic.