TEA PARTY CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

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These tasty little sandwiches do not get soggy. They are light and refreshing. My wife and I made them for a Queen's birthday tea we hosted. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 40 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
10 thin slices whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
5 teaspoons butter, softened
Watercress sprigs

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, lemon juice, oil, salt, sugar and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours. , Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter; cut each into four squares. Drain cucumber and pat dry; place two cucumber slices on each square. Garnish with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges