Should I peel the cucumber?

If you’re using English cucumbers, no need. Their skin is thin and tender. But for standard cucumbers, peeling is a good idea.

What kind of bread works best?

Soft, fluffy white or brioche bread works beautifully. It soaks in flavor without stealing the spotlight.

Salt and blot the cucumbers dry. Buttering the bread helps too, especially if you plan to make them a few hours ahead.

Light, creamy, and fresh cucumber sandwiches made with herby cream cheese spread and soft white bread—perfect for tea time or summer snacking.

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8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp fresh dill, chopped

1 tsp green onions, chopped

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

1 long English cucumber, thinly sliced

1 loaf sliced bread, crusts removed (preferably soft white or brioche bread)

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1. Whisk cream cheese and mayo with a hand mixer until smooth.

2. Stir in lemon zest, juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, green onions, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread cream cheese mixture onto each bread slice.

4. Layer thinly sliced cucumber over half the bread slices; add extra herbs if desired.

5. Top with remaining bread slices, remove crusts, and cut each into 3 pieces.

6. Serve immediately or store up to 24 hours in an airtight container in the fridge.

Use English cucumbers for sweetness, minimal seeds, and thin skin.

Avoid cucumbers with yellow spots or soft areas.

Salt cucumbers and pat dry to reduce sogginess.

Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.

Spread butter inside bread to help prevent sogginess.

Use a mandoline slicer for thin, even cucumber slices.