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Must-Try Cucumber Sandwich Recipe

4.5 from 80 reviews

A refreshing and elegant cucumber sandwich recipe featuring creamy labneh blended with fresh herbs, served on soft crustless bread. Perfect as a light snack or a sophisticated appetizer for tea time or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Spread

  • 1 cup labneh (homemade or store-bought)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill
  • 3 tablespoons chopped basil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Sandwich

  • ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices soft bread, crust removed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the herbed labneh spread: In a small mixing bowl, combine the labneh with the finely chopped parsley, dill, and basil. Add a dash of kosher salt and drizzle in some extra virgin olive oil. Mix everything well until evenly incorporated, resulting in a creamy herb spread.
  2. Assemble the sandwiches: Lay out the bread slices on a large cutting board. Spread a generous spoonful of the herbed labneh mixture onto one side of each slice evenly to ensure good coverage and flavor in every bite.
  3. Add cucumber slices: On half of the labneh-spread bread slices, arrange the thin cucumber slices, overlapping them slightly so they fit neatly and create a fresh, moist layer.
  4. Complete the sandwich: Top each cucumber-layered slice with a plain labneh-spread bread slice, making four full cucumber sandwiches. Press down gently to help them hold together.
  5. Cut and serve: With a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into quarters—triangles or rectangles as preferred. Arrange the sandwiches on a serving plate and garnish with additional dill. Optionally, place any leftover cucumber slices decoratively on the plate. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.

Notes

  • For best results, use day-old bread slightly dried out to prevent sogginess.
  • Labneh can be substituted with cream cheese or Greek yogurt if unavailable.
  • To make it vegan, substitute labneh with a plant-based yogurt spread and ensure bread is vegan-friendly.
  • Serve chilled for a refreshing snack, ideal for warm weather or afternoon tea.
  • Add a sprinkle of black pepper or lemon zest in the spread for extra flavor variations.

Keywords: cucumber sandwich, labneh sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, Mediterranean appetizer, herb sandwich, fresh cucumber snack