🥒 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
🍞 8 slices of soft white or whole-grain bread (crusts removed, optional)
🌱 ¼ cup fresh dill or chives (finely chopped)
For the Vegan Creamy Spread:
🥑 ½ cup vegan cream cheese (or mashed avocado for a lighter option)
🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice (adds freshness)
🧄 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
📌 1. Prepare the Creamy Spread
- In a bowl, mix vegan cream cheese (or avocado), lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well until smooth and creamy.
📌 2. Slice the Cucumber
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the cucumber as thin as possible.
- Lay the slices on a paper towel to remove excess moisture (this prevents soggy sandwiches).
📌 3. Assemble the Sandwiches
- Spread a generous layer of vegan creamy spread onto each slice of bread.
- Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer on half of the bread slices.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill or chives for added flavor.
- Top with another slice of bread and gently press down.
📌 4. Cut & Serve
- Trim the crusts (optional) for a traditional tea sandwich look.
- Cut into triangles or rectangles for bite-sized pieces.
📌 5. Enjoy!
- Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for the flavors to blend.
