Fresh, creamy, and beautifully herby
This elegant cucumber sandwich is light, refreshing, and perfect for café-style lunch boards or tea-time platters.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: No cooking required
Servings: 2 large sandwiches (or 8 finger sandwiches)
Ingredients
For the Benedictine Spread:
- 225g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated cucumber (water squeezed out)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chives or green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 6 slices soft sandwich bread
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Extra dill or microgreens for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out all excess water using a clean kitchen towel.
This keeps the spread thick and creamy instead of watery.
2️⃣ Make the Herb Spread
In a bowl, mix together:
- Cream cheese
- Grated cucumber
- Dill
- Chives
- Mayo or yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Garlic (optional)
Season with salt and pepper.
Whip until smooth, fluffy, and creamy.
3️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a thick layer of the cucumber cream cheese mixture onto one bread slice.
Add thin cucumber slices on top.
Repeat the layers for a beautiful double-decker sandwich, then finish with the final bread slice.
4️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Lightly spread a tiny amount of cream cheese on top and decorate with overlapping cucumber slices and fresh dill for that premium café-style look.
Serving Idea
Serve chilled with:
- iced matcha
- lemon tea
- fresh salad
- or fruit boards for the perfect aesthetic meal setup ✨
Estimated Nutrition (Per Sandwich)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fat: 20g
