Buckingham Palace Garden Party Cucumber Sandwiches

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Buckingham Palace Garden Party Cucumber Sandwiches recipe for your afternoon tea

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

178

Sugar

Fat

12g

These Cucumber Sandwiches are a quintessentially British dish that is often served at garden parties, afternoon tea, and other events. They are light and refreshing, perfect for a summer day. The sandwich is made with soft buttered bread and thinly sliced cucumber, which is seasoned with salt and pepper. The recipe calls for the addition of fresh mint, which elevates the flavors of the sandwich. Traditionally, the crusts are cut off, and the sandwich is sliced into small finger-sized sandwiches, making them easy to eat. The Cucumber Sandwiches are also a favorite of the Royal Family and are often featured on their menus.

Instructions

1.	Combine the fresh unsalted butter and chopped mint in a small bowl.
2.	Cut the cucumber into thin slices and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3.	Lay out the white and brown bread slices on a clean surface.
4.	Apply a generous amount of the butter and mint mixture on each slice, spreading it out evenly.
5.	Arrange the cucumber slices on top of the buttered bread slices, ensuring they cover the entire slice.
6.	Close the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread.
7.	Using a sharp knife, cut off the crusts and slice the sandwiches into finger-sized sandwiches.
8.	Serve and enjoy.

PROS

Made with fresh ingredients, light and refreshing to taste.

CONS

The bread may become soggy if the cucumbers are not sliced thinly enough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumbers are a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
They are an excellent source of hydration for the body.
Mint contains antioxidants and is known to improve digestion.

	1 thin cucumber
	8 slices brown bread , sliced
	8 slices white bread , sliced
	4 ounces fresh unsalted butter
	1 -2 teaspoon finely chopped of fresh mint
	salt and pepper