Quick Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Printer-Friendly)
Crisp cucumbers, dill and tangy mayo-yogurt dressing tucked between soft bread for a light 10-minute lunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Bread
10 - 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh dill.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - If desired, spread a thin layer of softened unsalted butter on one side of each bread slice.
05 - Spoon the cucumber salad evenly onto four slices of bread, then top each with the remaining slices to close the sandwiches.
06 - Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This sandwich sneaks a picnic spirit into even the laziest lunchtime.
- It won over my family with its crunch and fresh, creamy tang, and never once seemed fussy or heavy.
02 -
- Salt the cucumber too early and you'll end up with a watery mess – always toss just before assembling.
- Swapping in yogurt for some mayo made the filling so much lighter, and no one noticed the difference.
03 -
- Pat your cucumber slices dry with a towel before mixing to avoid sogginess.
- A squeeze of lemon just before serving wakes up every flavor.