Victorian Cucumber Sandwich

The Victorian cucumber sandwich is a classic English tea sandwich that is light, refreshing, and perfect for an elegant afternoon tea.

Victorian Cucumber Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of white bread
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice of bread.
  2. Arrange the thinly sliced cucumber on 4 slices of bread.
  3. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the cucumber slices.
  4. Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
  5. Cut off the crusts and cut the sandwiches into desired shapes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
10 minutes
Cooking method
None

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Knife Cutting board

Tools

Serving platter Tea cups

Serving suggestions

Serve with a pot of English breakfast tea and a side of fresh fruit.

Tips & tricks

For an extra touch of elegance, use a cookie cutter to create decorative shapes for the sandwiches.

Cost

$5