Cucumber Party or Tea Sandwiches Recipe

"I came accross this recipe on my search for ideas to serve at a brunch, everyone had something great to say about these and not one sandwich was left, I think the cucumber filling would also be wonderful over Triscuit crackers something I may try next time. Plan ahead the filling has a 2 hour chilling time"

Original is 48 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (23.1 g)
Calories 37
Total Fat - 1.9 g
Saturated Fat - 0.9 g
Cholesterol - 4.7 mg
Sodium - 78.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 4 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
Sugars - 0.8 g
Protein - 1.2 g
Calcium - 55.7 mg
Iron - 0.5 mg
Vitamin C - 1.8 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

After seeding and chopping the diced cucumber pat dry using paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible (THIS IS IMPORTANT!).

Step 2

In a small bowlcombine the first 8 ingredients; beat until blended. Stir in the diced cucumbers, red pepper, onion, olives and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if neededf. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours

Step 3

Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into four triangles. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Garnish with cucumber slices and dill sprigs if desired. Yield: 4 dozen.