A Note on This Recipe

A twist on the classic cucumber tea sandwich — thin-skinned Persian cucumbers for an extra-delicate bite, and a seasoned cream cheese spread for more flavor depth.

The cream cheese, mixed with a bit of mayo and onion powder, stays smooth and savory, letting the cucumber and fresh dill still come through. Layered between soft bread, it’s the kind of sandwich that works as easily for a tea tray as it does for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.

How to Make It

Prepare the Ingredients

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. There’s no need to peel or seed it. Pluck the dill leaves from the stems and set them aside along with the cucumber slices so everything is ready for assembly.

Mix the Cream Cheese Spread

Add the cream cheese spread, mayonnaise, and onion powder to a small bowl. Stir with a spoon or small spatula until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and evenly blended, with no streaks of mayonnaise or clumps of onion powder.

Assemble the Sandwich

Spread a generous, thick layer of the cream cheese mixture on both slices of bread, all the way to the edges. This creates a barrier that keeps the bread from getting soggy.

Arrange the cucumber slices in an overlapping layer on one slice, then sprinkle with the fresh dill and a few grinds of black pepper. Place the other slice on top, cream cheese side down.

Slice and Serve

Cut the sandwich in half, either lengthwise or diagonally, and serve right away.

Breakfast for One

5-Minute Cucumber Sandwich

A light and refreshing 5-minute cucumber sandwich with crisp cucumber rounds, fresh dill, and a creamy onion cream cheese spread — great for breakfast or tea time.

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Yield: 1 Serving

Total Time: 5

Ingredients

2 slices white sandwich bread
Persian cucumber or English cucumber
Fresh dill leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Cream Cheese Spread

4 tbsp plain cream cheese spread equals ¼ cup
2 tsp mayonnaise
½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

Slice the mini cucumber into thin rounds — no need to peel or seed.
Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and onion powder until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture generously on both slices of bread.
Arrange the cucumber rounds on one slice, then sprinkle with fresh dill and black pepper.
Top with the second slice and cut in half lengthwise or diagonally.

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Notes

Persian or mini cucumbers work best here — they have thinner skin, fewer seeds, and a milder flavor than regular cucumbers. As with the tomato sandwich, spreading cream cheese on both slices is key to preventing soggy bread. Fresh dill makes a noticeable difference over dried, so use it if you can.

Cucumber Sandwich