CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

Cucumber Sandwiches image

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Time 10m

Yield 32 sandwich triangles

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large seedless cucumber
125 g unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
8 slices firm white bread, thin slices, crusts removed
8 slices firm whole wheat bread, thin slices, crusts removed
fresh mint sprig, to garnish
thin orange slice, to garnish

Steps:

Peel the cucumber, cut in half lengthways, and slice crossways as thinly as possible.
In a small bowl, combine the butter and orange zest and stir until the mixture is creamy and the ingredients are well-blended.
Spread each slice of white bread with the butter mixture, arrange several slices of cucumber on each slice and top with the whole-wheat bread, and cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
To serve: Arrange the sandwiches on a platter, alternating white and brown sides of the sandwiches and garnish with mint sprigs and orange slices.
On cucumbers: Of course traditionally the cucumber is peeled, but to modern tastes, many cucumbers available - such as Lebanese or continental, just those names alone would be enough to have Lady Bracknell turning in her grave! - really don't need peeling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 80.1, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.2