Vegan Cucumber Sandwiches

5 from 2 votes

Vegan Cucumber Sandwiches are a light, healthy, and satisfying snack that's perfect for tea time! Crisp sliced cucumbers, smooth dairy-free cream cheese, fresh herbs, and soft white bread come together in a simple-yet-elegant recipe. Serve them at brunches, tea parties, luncheons, and picnics for a delicious hand-held snack

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings sandwiches

Calories 58

Author Jessica Kwon

Ingredients

1 English cucumber thinly sliced
8 oz vegan cream cheese room temperature
Zest from 1 lemon about ½ tsp
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2-3 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
2-3 tablespoon fresh chives thinly sliced
1½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
18 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed
Salt and pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place a single layer of cucumber slices on paper towel-lined plates. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit 10-15 minutes. Then pat with a clean paper towel to absorb excess moisture and set aside.
Meanwhile, add cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth. If your cream cheese is on the thicker side, gradually pour in olive oil with the processor running until soft and spreadable (mayonnaise consistency). Each brand is different so the amount of oil needed will vary.
To the cream cheese mixture, gently fold in dill and chives with a spoon or spatula. Season to taste.
Spread cream cheese mixture onto every slice of white bread. Lay cucumber slices on half the bread and sprinkle with pepper. Then assemble sandwiches, slice into quarters or halves, and serve.

Notes

Cucumber: English cucumbers contain fewer seeds, less water, and have relatively soft skin compared to field cucumbers. If you don’t like cucumber skins, peel them before slicing. Alternatively, use Persian cucumbers. For the thinnest and most consistent cuts, I recommend using a mandolin for the cucumbers. I set mine to 3 millimeters.
Vegan cream cheese: Each brand is different so you may need to play around with the seasonings to get the right flavor and texture. For example, Trader Joe's is firmer than most so it'll require more olive oil to reach spreadable consistency. On the other hand, Kite Hill is already quite soft and won't need any oil.
Make Ahead: Prepare your vegan finger sandwiches only 1 day in advance for the best flavor and freshness. When you’re ready to serve them, let them come to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
Do not blend the fresh herbs - this will bruise them, resulting in less than idea flavor and presentation. Instead, fold them into the cream cheese with a spoon or spatula.
Serving size will vary, depending on how much cream cheese spread you use.

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