Creamy Cucumber Sandwich with Chives and Dill Recipe
This creamy and crunchy cucumber sandwich combines a rich cream cheese and Greek yogurt spread with fresh herbs and crisp cucumber slices on whole-wheat bread. It’s a perfect light and flavorful snack or lunch option that’s easy to make in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Spread Ingredients
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Sandwich Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced English cucumber
Instructions
- Prepare the Spread: In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh chives, fresh dill, and ground pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Spread on Bread: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of whole-wheat bread.
- Add Cucumber Slices: Place the thinly sliced English cucumber on top of the cream cheese spread on one slice of bread.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Top with the second bread slice, cream cheese side down, to form the sandwich.
- Trim and Cut: Cut the crusts off the sandwich and then slice it in half diagonally for a classic presentation.
Notes
- Do not make cucumber sandwiches ahead of time to avoid sogginess; prepare and serve on the same day.
- The cream cheese mixture can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Serve with potato chips, cauliflower chips, sweet potato chips, beet chips, chilled soups, or chopped salads for a complete meal.
- Whole-grain bread can be used as an alternative to whole-wheat bread if it is 100% whole grain.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute the cream cheese and yogurt with vegan alternatives.
