Easy Cucumber Sandwich
This easy cucumber sandwich is simply delicious. Crisp, light, a perfect sandwich any time of the year. Vegan, vegetarian, you decide! Makes an amazing delicious savory dip too!
Servings 8 sandwiches
Calories 244kcal
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup sweet onion grated
- 1 (8 ounce) vegan cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon wasabi sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 loaf gluten-free sandwich bread optional
- sprigs of fresh dill optional
Instructions
- Slice about a quarter of a cucumber into thin slices, and set aside for a garnish or add to the sandwiches.
- Grate remaining cucumber on the medium side of the grater, place in a colander.
- Grate sweet onion on the fine side of the grater and add to the colander.
- Use a kitchen or paper towel and press as much liquid as you can out of the cucumber and onion mixture.
- In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, mayo, wasabi, and salt. Using a spoon, stir ingredients. Fold in the cucumber and onion mixture until well combined.
Making Sandwiches
- Remove crust from bread.
- Spread cucumber mixture onto one slice of bread, and place a thin slice of cucumber on top of the mixture (optional). Top with a slice of bread to form the sandwich.
- Cut into triangular pieces and serve.
- Optional: place a piece of dill on top of sandwich triangles and serve.
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Notes
Quick tip: Place cucumber and onion in a colander, place a fine strainer on top of the mixture. Put a paper towel in the strainer, now press mixture to release excess moisture without the cucumber or onion sticking to the paper towel.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 3mg