CUCUMBER AND WATERCRESS SANDWICH APPETIZERS

Cucumber and Watercress Sandwich Appetizers image

These little sandwiches make great appetizers. A delicious cucumber spread and watercress provide the filling.

Provided by sal

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
⅔ cup butter, softened
20 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 cups trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress

Steps:

Place cucumber in a medium bowl. Mix in salt. Cover and set aside for approximately 30 minutes.
Mix ground black pepper, chives and butter into the bowl with the cucumber.
Spread whole wheat bread slices with mayonnaise. Top 10 slices with equal portions of the cucumber mixture, then with equal portions watercress. Cover with remaining 10 slices of bread. Cut into triangles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 317.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g