11 Summer Picnic Recipes That Travel Well

4/12 Previous Next

Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches are a refreshing and elegant addition to any picnic. With a creamy, herbed cheese spread and crisp cucumber slices, these sandwiches offer a light and delightful bite that's is refreshing and perfectly filling on a hot summer day!

Ingredients (for 4 sandwiches):

• 8 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp lemon juice for added flavor

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, and chopped chives. Mix until well combined.
2. If desired, add the lemon juice for a tangy flavor. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread.
4. Arrange the cucumber slices evenly over 4 slices of the bread.
5. Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
6. Cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters, if desired, for easier serving. Enjoy!