Cucumber Sandwiches

This is a variation of the Cucumber and Dill Hearts recipe from “The Book of Afternoon Tea” by Lesley Mackey.

 

Cucumber Sandwiches

¼ cucumber washed and dried (optional to peel)

½ teaspoon red wine vinegar 

½ teaspoon table salt

3 tablespoons butter, softened

4 slices white bread

Pepper

1) Cut cucumber into paper thin slices. Place in a colander and sprinkle with vinegar and salt. Let sit for 30 minutes.

2) Pat cucumber dry on paper towles.

3) Butter bread.

4) Arrange cucumber slices on buttered sides of 2 bread slices. Season cucumber with pepper.

5) Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side down. Gently press together.

6) Cut each sandwich into either 4 triangles or rectangles.

Cucumber Sandwiches ready to be eaten