Vegan Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Every bite of this Vegan Cucumber Tea Sandwich is refreshing, light and crisp. This is the perfect sandwich to serve for Mother's Day, a bridal or baby shower or even as a special treat in your kid's lunch!
Servings: 12 half sandwiches
Ingredients
- 12 oz. vegan cream cheese
- 1 English cucumber
- 1½ tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1½ tbsp fresh chives, minced
- ¼ c vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 12 slices white sandwich bread, sliced
- 1 c microgreens or sprouts, optional
Instructions
- Place 12 oz. of your vegan cream cheese in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature until softened, approximately 1 hour.
- Cut cucumber slices using a mandolin or a very sharp knife into ⅛ inch thick slices. Place cucumber slices in a fine-mech strainer and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt and toss. Let cucumber rest and drain, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Pat dry if still wet.
- Meanwhile, dice the dill and the chives and add to the cream cheese and stir until combined. Add in the ¼ C vegan mayo, remaining salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Fold until completely combined.
- Using a spatula or knife, spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of the white bread, leaving ½ inch border for allowing the crust to be cut. Layer approximately 12-15 cucumbers on top of the cream cheese mixture. Cover with a second slice of bread. Continue to do this with the remaining slices of bread. You should end up with 6 full sandwiches.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the crusts off each sandwich and slice in half either lengthwise or on a diagonal. Wipe knife clean after each slice. Cut half slices in half to form smaller sandwiches. Place on a serving platter.
Notes
Notes: Sandwiches are best served right away. They can be made 1 day ahead by tightly wrapping in sara wrap and placed in the refrigerator. You can also make the cream cheese mixture a day ahead and assemble in the morning. Just make sure you let the mixture sit out to soften before spreading on the bread.
Looking for more flavor? Add some garlic powder, diced red peppers and even a sprinkle of paprika.