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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

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Elegant, refreshing tea sandwiches featuring smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, and a tangy dill cream cheese spread. Perfect for parties, brunches, or afternoon tea, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed (about 8 oz)
  • 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced (about 6 oz)
  • 3.5 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of salt (if needed)
  • Optional: pumpernickel or rye bread
  • Optional garnish: extra dill sprigs, thin lemon slices or zest curls

Instructions

  1. Lay out bread slices and remove crusts using a sharp bread knife.
  2. Slice cucumber into 1/8-inch rounds and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Separate smoked salmon slices.
  4. Finely chop dill and zest half a lemon.
  5. In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with lemon zest, dill, cracked pepper, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of bread.
  7. Top with cucumber slices, slightly overlapping to cover the surface.
  8. Add smoked salmon slices over the cucumber.
  9. Cover with remaining bread slices and press gently to seal.
  10. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles or rectangles with a sharp bread knife, wiping the knife between cuts.
  11. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with dill sprigs and lemon curls if desired.
  12. Chill sandwiches for 10 minutes before slicing for extra tidy edges (optional).

Notes

For best results, use day-old bread for easier slicing. Pat cucumbers dry to prevent soggy sandwiches. Chill sandwiches before slicing for clean edges. Substitute gluten-free bread and dairy-free cream cheese for dietary needs. Layer cream cheese on both sides of bread for extra moisture protection if prepping ahead.

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