Spicy Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil spread

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil spread is healthier and offers a similar texture.

Line a standard baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.

Cut one end off of the cucumber.

Use a mandoline or chef's knife to slice the cucumber into thin, ⅛-inch slices.

Spread the cucumber slices out on the lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle evenly with salt and set aside for 10–15 minutes.

Finely chop the cilantro and chilis; set aside.

Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl.

Add mayonnaise and stir until smooth.

Add cilantro, chili peppers, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir until smooth.

Press another layer of paper towels over the sliced cucumbers to soak up any excess liquid, then remove.

Lay the slices of bread out on a cutting board.

Top each slice with the cream cheese mixture. Spread to coat.

Shingle cucumber slices over 4 of the coated bread slices.

Top with remaining bread and press lightly to adhere.

Trim off crusts, if desired. Serve whole or slice sandwiches into thirds for tea sandwiches.

Cooking Techniques

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