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Cucumber Mint Sandwiches
For a crisp healthy snack, try Cucumber Mint Sandwiches! Wether you're embarking on a backyard picnic, or enjoying tea time on the veranda, these appetizing little dandies will be sure to cool off your afternoon.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 small fresh garlic clove, very finely minced
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 english cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 loaf textured bread
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, butter, garlic, and mint. Mix very thouroughly.
- Peel cucumbers if desired, to add a bit of a fancy touch, peel vertical stripes.
- Remove ends.
- Slice cucumbers to desired thickness (1/4 inch thickness gives a nice crunch).
- Spread minty cream cheese mixture on both sides of bread. Any type of bread will do, based on individual taste.
- Place cucumber slices on one slice of bread, top with remaining slice.
- Cut in half, plate, and serve. Especially delicious served with cottage cheese.
Notes
Recipe adapted from: thepauperedchef.com
