Quick Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Printable)
Refreshing cucumber salad on soft bread, dressed with dill, lemon, and creamy yogurt-mayo—ready in 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Bread
10 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread or whole wheat sandwich bread
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh dill into a medium mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice, if using.
05 - Divide cucumber salad evenly among four slices of bread. Place the remaining slices on top and gently press to form sandwiches.
06 - Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- This is that secret midday refresh you reach for when the fridge looks uninspiring.
- I never expected it, but the tangy yogurt-mayo dressing made me fall for cucumbers all over again.
02 -
- I once forgot to salt the cucumbers—the whole sandwich tasted muted, so never skip that step.
- Letting assembled sandwiches rest for even ten minutes can make the bread soggy, so serve them fresh if you can.
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl before starting—the cucumber salad stays cooler and crisper while you assemble.
- Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler for razor-thin slices—it’s worth the extra care.