Quick Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Printable Version)
Crunchy cucumber and dill on soft bread with a tangy yogurt-mayo dressing; ready in 10 minutes.
# What You 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 sandwich bread or whole wheat sandwich bread
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and chopped dill in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - If desired, spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice using a spoon or knife.
05 - Spoon cucumber salad evenly onto 4 slices of bread. Top each with a remaining bread slice, buttered side inward if used, to form sandwiches.
06 - Cut sandwiches in half with a sharp knife and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can make these sandwiches with whatever bread you have on hand (even the heels — I won't tell).
- The cucumber salad comes together so quickly, it’s saved my lunch plans more than once.
02 -
- If you salt the cucumbers ahead but forget to pat them dry, your sandwiches can turn soggy shockingly fast.
- Swapping dill for parsley completely changes the vibe, so try it if you're not a dill fan.
03 -
- Dry your cucumber slices on a clean towel to keep the bread from getting wet.
- A dash of lemon zest in the dressing transforms the flavor more than you’d expect.