Old Fashioned Cucumber Sandwiches I Made It

Old Fashioned Cucumber Sandwiches

DIZ3 7 years ago
Recipe: Old Fashioned Cucumber Sandwiches
By: Midgelet
Date: 7/18/16

Cucumbers are in full swing! They are hubby’s favorite (not mine) and I wanted to make something different for him. I know this is supposed to be a canapé type appetizer, but I was thinking of a colorful sandwich to go with a bowl of French onion soup. Hubby was so surprised as he’d never heard of a cucumber sandwich. He said it was fantastic and I’ve made several for him since. I'll admit that I didn't try it, but they reminded me of something my mom would eat back in the day only she would have used butter. We called it depression era food.
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frankieanne 7 years ago said:

I love little sandwiches. Tea sandwiches are like that. Such a beautiful picture.

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bakerme 7 years ago said:

When I saw the title of your post, I immediately thought of afternoon tea. I love love love cucumbers! Your photo looks fantastic and I could "taste" the sammiches just from looking at it ;) It looks like you sliced the cukes instead of grating them and used whole grain bread instead of white. Both ideas sound good!

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LindaLMT 7 years ago said:

Excellent Picture Diz! Now you have me wanting one and you're right ... perfect balance/side to a bowl of soup.

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LindaLMT 7 years ago said:

The bread looks really good too ... did you make the bread or is it a brand that can be bought?

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chuckieb 7 years ago said:

Lovely pictures DIZ3. I've never eaten a cucumber sandwich but as Bakerme said, I too instantly thought of "Afternoon tea". Perhaps I should give these a whirl. I have some fresh dill in the fridge to use up. Thanks for sharing!

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DIZ3 7 years ago said:

Thank You, Everyone! Bakerme, I double checked the recipe because I didn't recall it saying to grate the cucumbers. It just says to slice thin. You are correct about the whole grain bread. Makes for better sandwiches!

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DIZ3 7 years ago said:

LindaLMT, the bread is Wholesome Harvest--9 grain & seed. It's sold in the bakery section and I've found it at Hyvee and Dillons(Kroger owned). It's so good! Soft, but also chewy. We use it for everything including PB&Js. Hubby is very picky when it comes to bread. He doesn't care for any white sandwich bread, bread that is soft and soggy, or bread that is sweet. Every time we've moved, the biggest pain is trying to find an acceptable bread.

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Beshy74 7 years ago said:

Looks good! You bet the cucumbers are in full swing! I have a ton growing outside. This recipe looks like it is a must try!

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mommyluvs2cook 7 years ago said:

I love cucumber sandwiches!! I could eat a couple of them :) This is my favorite bread at the moment, even though I haven't been eating bread lol: http://www.alpinevalleybread.com/organic-super-grains.php
They sell it at Sam's and it has the best texture ever. But of course Michael and Caiden hate it but luckily my mini me Bri loves it :) Now I want a cucumber sandwich!! Lovely picture Diz!

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Cosmicmother 7 years ago said:

I've never seen cucumber sandwiches made with just mayo before! My Gran always made it with cream cheese, a little mayo and seasonings depending...like lemon with dill, or onion and garlic etc. She absolutely insisted on white bread with the crusts cut off!! ;)
I love grainy bread though, my kids have never even had white bread before.(In Canada I get the Silver Hills Bakery, Sprouted or Squirrelly bread) I'm sure the cream cheese was meant to keep the soft white bread from getting soggy, I'll have to try it this way with the grainy bread and see if I miss the cream cheese!

Beautiful picture Diz!!

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bakerme 7 years ago said:

Whoops, sorry, DIZ, but I got the parts about grating the onion and slicing the cucumber mixed up! Minus the onion, I like to do something similar and make tomato sammiches. I love 'em, but I just can't convince my husband to try one.

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DIZ3 7 years ago said:

Thanks again, everyone! I firmly believe the difference between a good sandwich and a great sandwich is the quality of the bread. Looks like we all have our favorite breads. :)

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