Cucumber and Dill Sandwiches
These Cucumber and Dill Sandwiches feature the cool, creamy, and fresh flavors we all love. Brightly flavored cucumbers and dill are mixed with cream cheese, mayo, and chives to create rich, creamy tea sandwiches perfect for lunch or parties.
I took that classic flavor and prepared it in the traditional way in addition to making sandwiches with cucumber slices for the bread!
I love sandwiches. They’re the perfect easy lunch, dinner, or party food, and there are so many varieties you can make!
I love hearty BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches for family dinners or summer parties. A classic tomato sandwich is always a great choice when those big, juicy tomatoes are in season, as well. And I can’t forget sweet treats like my frozen peanut butter cookie sandwiches for desserts and parties!
Now, I’m adding a classic favorite to my rotation that’s perfect for brunch, parties, a midday meal, or any time. These cucumber sandwiches are classic staples for almost any occasion, and with their bright flavor and easy prep, they’re always winners.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: These sandwiches use simple ingredients you can find in your kitchen or your local grocery store.
- Easy to Make: This recipe only takes a few simple steps and a few minutes from start to finish.
- Classic Flavor: These cool, creamy sandwiches are full of classic flavors like cucumber, dill, and rich cream cheese.
- Versatile: These are perfect for brunch, lunch, afternoon snacking, or parties.
Ingredients
I’ve included a list of ingredients here, but you can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Sandwich bread
- Cream cheese – softened
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Fresh chives
- Fresh dill
- Fresh Italian parsley
- Cucumbers
- Salt and pepper
Variations
- Cucumbers: English or Hot House cucumbers are best for this recipe. They have more flesh and fewer seeds.
- Bread: White or whole wheat sandwich bread both work well. You could also use sourdough for more flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Adding garlic powder to the cream cheese mixture gives it a more earthy, aromatic flavor.
- Lemon Zest: Add lemon zest for even more citrus flavor and a lovely presentation.
- Presentation: You can leave the skin on the cucumbers or peel them in stripes.
How to Make Cucumber and Dill Sandwiches
- Mix the cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, chives, dill, and parsley in a bowl until smooth. Then, season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on half the bread slices.
- Top with cucumber slices, and then add the remaining bread.
- Cut into triangles and stack on a serving tray.
Tips
- To reduce sogginess, lightly salt the cucumber slices to draw out excess moisture. Then, pat them dry with paper towels.
- For a traditional presentation, remove the crust and cut the sandwiches diagonally into triangles.
- Be sure to choose cucumbers that are firm and have no wrinkling or marring.
Cucumber and Dill Sandwiches FAQ
Cucumber sandwiches are made with a filling of cream cheese mixed with mayo, dill, chives, salt, and black pepper. The filling and thinly sliced cucumbers are then sandwiched between slices of white sandwich bread.
The key to cucumber sandwiches that aren’t soggy is removing excess moisture from the cucumbers before making the sandwiches. To achieve this, place your cucumber slices on a plate lined with paper towels. Then, sprinkle them lightly with salt to draw out excess moisture. Pat them dry and place them on the bread when ready to assemble your sandwiches.
You can slice your cucumbers ahead of time for sandwiches. Be aware that they’ll only be good for two to three days after slicing.
More Cucumber Recipes
If you love cucumbers, be sure to check out these other recipes.
Cucumber and Dill Sandwiches
Light, crisp, and oh-so-refreshing, these cucumber and dill sandwiches are the kind of snack that feels fancy without being fussy. The cool crunch of cucumber pairs perfectly with the fresh pop of dill and a creamy spread, making every bite delicate but flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened.
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives chopped.
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped.
- 1 teaspoon fresh Italian parsley chopped.
- 2 English cucumbers sliced thinly
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, dill, and parsley in a bowl and mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Thinly slice the cucumber, optionally peeling it in stripes.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice.
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Place cucumber slices on half of the bread slices, then top with the mixture. Stack as high as you want.
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Top the cucumber with the remaining bread slices, spread-side down.
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Optionally, trim the crusts.
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Cut the sandwiches diagonally into triangles or other shapes.
Recipe Notes
You can add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and one teaspoon lemon zest again.
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