Name: Cucumber Sandwich
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread; 0.333 cup thinly sliced English cucumber

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

1

Nutrition Profile:

Egg-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Tips from the Test Kitchen

Can I Use a Different Type of Cucumber?

We use an English cucumber for this recipe, which has a mild sweet flavor, thin delicate skin and crisp texture. You can substitute it with Persian cucumbers, which have a similar flavor and texture. Persian cucumbers, also known as mini cucumbers, are small cucumbers about 5 to 6 inches long. They're commonly sold in packs of six cucumbers in a tray.

How to Thinly Slice Cucumber

Following our step-by-step guide, use a sharp knife to trim away the ends. Thinly slice the cucumber crosswise into rounds. You can also use a mandoline for thinner slices.

Can Cucumber Sandwiches Be Made Ahead?

No, we don't recommend making cucumber sandwiches ahead of time. The moisture from the cucumbers will release and cause the sandwiches to become soggy. It's best to serve cucumber sandwiches the day you make them. You can make the cream cheese mixture ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to one day.

What Goes Well with Cucumber Sandwiches?

Serve these cucumber sandwiches with your favorite store-bought or homemade potato chips, cauliflower chips, sweet potato chips or beet chips. They also pair well with a chilled soup and chopped salad.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
⅓ cup thinly sliced English cucumber

Directions

Stir cream cheese, yogurt, chives, dill and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice. Top 1 slice with cucumber slices, then top with the other bread slice, cream cheese-side down. Cut the crusts from the sandwich and cut it in half diagonally.

Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358	Calories
22g	Fat
29g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g	24%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 12g	60%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Vitamin A 889IU	18%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Vitamin E 2mg	13%
Folate 37mcg	9%
Vitamin K 19mcg	16%
Sodium 439mg	19%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 56mg	13%
Potassium 309mg	7%
Zinc 2mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Reviews (29)

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06/24/2023

I had a sandwich similar to this but the bread was sunflower seed and there was a drizzle of ranch dressing.

EatingWell Member

06/20/2023

I thought that the cream cheese / yoghurt seemed quite similar to the M&S cheese and celery sandwich (which unfortunately is made with egg), so I swapped out the cucumber and chopped celery and added cheddar. I reduced the recipe by half (so 1oz; a teaspoon), and it is a good replacement for a sandwich I used to like but won't eat as I have gone off egg. I've not tried it with the cucumber as suggested, but I think it would be nice like that on a cracker instead of in a sandwich - it would give it some bite.

Brushjl

06/19/2023

My husband loved this. He somehow thinks that because he's Australian he needs to like British stuff.

EatingWell Member

06/15/2023

I admit never tried this recipe yet. However I have been eating cucumber sandwiches since I was a toddler. Always loved them. I will be trying your spread soon. Sounds great, should taste great. And yes salt is needed to bring out the flavor if the cucumber.

EatingWell Member

04/18/2023

I've always loved toast with cream cheese and cucumber with a generous pinch or two of salt and pepper for flavor - so I knew I'd like this. I swapped out the herbs for green onion and parsley because it's what I had on hand and I added salt to the cheese/yogurt mixture. I also toasted the bread and let it cool a bit before putting the spread on. The real key is you need an English cucumber and sliced fairly thin and I feel it holds up well. I also added salt and pepper to the cucumber layer before topping with the other slice of bread.

EatingWell Member

03/23/2023

I thought the recipe was a good idea, but added a few of my own touches. Added salt to the cream cheese mixture, and also added thinly sliced red bell pepper for color and taste. Used freshly baked pumpernickel (toasted).
Very good sandwich.

EatingWell Member

03/18/2023

Crazy good, and crazy easy. I tripled the recipe and it worked great! I love the crunchy texture, and it’s great on a toasted bagel!

EatingWell Member

03/17/2023

It's a great idea, but like most people said, it needs more flavor. I added salt because salt is always necessary and I added a pinch or 2 of hidden valley ranch seasoning (you know the salad dressing packs you get from the store so you make your own ranch). This made the spread taste really good!
Also, someone suggested toasting the bread. Amazing idea! I used multigrain wheat bread and it made this sandwich the greatest cucumber sandwich I ever had. So yeah, the original recipe probably would not have been that great. The modifications I made made it taste really good!

Peter Calabrese

03/10/2023

i have made this twice. a little above average. I used the dill and chives the first time. felt it was missing something. The second time i swapped out the chives with scallion.
I up the flavor a little bit. what it needs is some salt. Not a lot, just for some flavor as the cucumber really is bland. I did enjoy it and will make it again. Keeping the scallions and adding salt to the cucumber. I may put a little spice in it as well for heat. I did use Dave's Superseed breat.