Simple 5 ingredient cucumber sandwiches are easy to make, perfectly refreshing and make a great snack or dish to serve at any gathering. The combination of soft bread, creamy filling and crisp cucumbers makes this little tea sandwich a favorite in our home!

Some cucumber sandwiches are loaded up with herbs, sour cream, spices and even lemon. I am a bit of a cucumber sandwich purist and wanted to create a recipe that was really simple! While this recipe contains only just a handful of ingredients, I think you will love the flavor combo and the balance of textures.

Simple 5 Ingredient Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredient list for this recipe

  • Cream Cheese
  • Mayo
  • Fresh Dill
  • White Bread
  • English Cucumber
Simple 5 Ingredient Cucumber Sandwiches

How to make Simple 5 Ingredient Cucumber Sandwiches

  1. Whip cream cheese, mayo and dill. Sprinkle with a pinch of course salt.
  2. Thinly slice one English cucumber.
  3. Spread filling thinly on 2 slices of bread.
  4. Top one slice with 9 cucumber slices.
  5. Assemble the sandwich and cut off the crust.
  6. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally, or into 4 rectangles or even 4 small triangles.
  7. Chill until you’re ready to serve, or serve immediately.
Simple 5 Ingredient Cucumber Sandwiches

When to serve Simple 5 Ingredient Cucumber Sandwiches

This recipe is perfect to enjoy in the summertime when it’s hot outside and you need a refreshing snack or lunch. I also love serving this dish at bridal or baby showers, a fun tea party, a picnic or park date, or simply for a snack or lunch at any gathering. This would be a great dish to drop off to a new mother or elderly person for a kind pick me up.

Need a few other chilled and refreshing snack ideas? You will LOVE this recipe for our favorite strawberry smoothie. And if you’re a cucumber lover, you just have to try these delicious dill chicken salad bites. After that, your family will go bonkers for our simple old fashioned strawberry ice cream!

Simple 5 Ingredient Cucumber Sandwiches
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Simple 5 Ingredient Cucumber Sandwiches

Servings 16 Triangles
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Ingredients

  • 1 8oz Cream cheese Slightly softened but still chilled
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 Loaf White Bread
  • Pinch of course salt if desired.

Instructions

  • Allow cream cheese to slightly soften (you still want it to be chilled)
    Whip cream cheese, mayo and dill together. Sprinkle with a pinch of course salt if desired.
    Thinly slice one English cucumber.
    Spread a thin layer of filling on 2 sides of the bread. Top one slice with 9 thinly sliced cucumbers. Add top layer of bread to assemble the sandwich.
    Cut off crust and slice sandwich in half diagonally so you have 2 triangle tea sandwiches. If you'd like you can also slice the sandwich into 4 long rectangles or cut triangles in half to make 4 total mini's out of each sandwich.
    Chill again if desired, or serve immediately.
Course: Appetizer, Snack

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