Shamrock Cucumber Tea Sandwiches – Discover Delicious Freshness!
Shamrock Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are delightful, fresh bites perfect for any gathering, especially St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices of whole grain bread
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice the cucumber thinly.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the cucumber slices on half of the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down.
- Cut the sandwiches into quarters or desired shapes.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be made a few hours in advance.
- Garnish with additional dill or parsley for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg