Cucumber Sandwich Appetizers

I have tried tons of appetizers, and this cucumber sandwich appetizer is still one of my favorites to serve. This recipe is easy to make, it is inexpensive, and it's quick to put together.

Plus, with the fresh cucumber slices, it's refreshing and looks pretty. What more could someone want from an appetizer?

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When to serve Cucumber Appetizers

These cucumber appetizers are perfect for so many different kinds of get-togethers!  They are perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, and brunches (especially Mother's day brunch). This is a nice two-bite appetizer that everyone loves.

Whenever a finger food appetizer is appropriate, these work well.  I've brought them to book club and seen them at bunko get-togethers.  It doesn't need to be a fancy event.  Everyone loves the flavor and the ease of eating them. Plus, aren't these little appetizer cucumber sandwiches pretty?

These cucumber appetizers let you enjoy the crisp crunch of the cucumbers with the taste of fresh herbs.

Don't you love these herbs as a garnish?  Have you ever wondered how to dry chives?  It's so easy! And then you can have inexpensive herb garnishes available anytime.

Ingredients

Thinly Sliced English Cucumbers - they are also known as burpless cucumbers. You don't want to use regular cucumbers because of the seeds.

8 oz block Cream cheese (or Neuchâtel - low cal. cream cheese)

dry Ranch dressing (1 package or 2 Tablespoons)

2 - 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise

Small square pumpernickel bread (about 2 inches square - not all grocery stores have it - buy it ahead of time!).

Dill, fresh or dried, chives, or parsley (optional as garnish)

Seasoned Salt (about ½ teaspoon - optional as garnish)

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Instructions

To make these sandwiches fancier, slice some of the cucumber's peel down the length.

Slice the cucumbers thin. Two or three thin slices are better than one thick one!

In a small bowl, stir about ⅔ of the ranch dressing package into the cream cheese (or two tablespoons if you have the bulk powdered Ranch dressing). Make sure it's well-mixed. Let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to blend the flavor if you have time.

Spread some of the cream cheese mixture on each pumpernickel slice. If you make these cucumber appetizers on bread, find the proper bread!

Toppings for cream cheese and cucumber appetizers

There are optional toppings that can be put onto the pumpernickel bread squares.  I like to make them look pretty!  I did this little platter to show you my favorite garnishes.  Aren't they pretty?

Below, on the left,  are just the tips of some chives.   You don't need many to make a pretty presentation.  Beside that is a small parsley leaf.

On the left, below, are some chopped chives.   Chives taste like a mild onion if you aren't familiar with them.  They are used more for garnish rather than flavor.

To the right is just a quick sprinkle of some seasoned salt.  As you can see, it adds a little color and contrast.

My favorite garnish is a little sprig of fresh dill!  That's the one below, on the right.  It looks so pretty and is so flavorful!  If you don't have fresh dill handy, I also use dried dill from my pantry.  It's appropriate, especially when you can't grow dill!

FAQ's

I think the crunch of the cucumber is very refreshing on a cold day.  This is one of those tiny appetizers people like to try, then return for more.   I usually load another plate to bring along to restock my tray.

Making cucumber sandwich appetizers is a great way to use up some of those cucumbers that are starting to ripen in the garden!!

Cucumber Sandwiches and Appetizers

A quick, easy and inexpensive appetizer.  The cream cheese spread and cucumbers on a square of pumpernickel bread is delicious and refreshing.  I have never brought any leftovers home (I usually bring extra bread, cream cheese mixture, and sliced cucumbers so I can assemble them if more are needed).

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 20

Calories:

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

• 1 English Cucumbers thinly sliced
• 8 oz Cream cheese or Neuchâtel
• ⅔ package Ranch seasoning or 2 tablespoon if you have Ranch in a container
• 2 tablespoon mayonnaise it helps make this spread more spreadable
• 1 package cocktail pumpernickel bread are about 2 inches square - most grocery stores have it
• Dill fresh or dried fresh parsley, or chives or seasoned salt(optional as garnish)

Instructions

• Slice cucumbers.  I slice mine thin.
• Stir about ⅔ of the ranch dressing package into the cream cheese.  Make sure it's well mixed.  If you have time, let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to blend the flavors.
• Spread some of the cream cheese/ranch mixture on each pumpernickel slice.
• Sprinkle dill, chives, or seasoning salt on top of the cucumber as a garnish.

Notes

If you have any leftover seasoned cream cheese, it's also wonderful as a dip!  A little on your favorite veggies (red peppers) is a pretty and handy snack.

Store in an airtight container, in the fridge. If they are going to be in the fridge for more than a few hours. I place a piece of waxed paper on the sandwiches and a slightly damp paper towel on top.  That way the sandwiches don't get dried out.

Note they are vegetarian (but not vegan).

Nutrition

Serving: 2g

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