Give your Southern brunch, cocktail, ortea partya touch of class with these delicate nibbles.

A touch ofmayonnaisein the spread adds a creamy nuance your guests will appreciate.

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What Are Tea Sandwiches?

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Simply toss the slices with salt, then roll up in a kitchen towel.

Your cucumbers will be slightly softened and less slippery in the sandwich.

The jot down of bread can also make a big difference.

Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches ingredients

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This is not the sandwich for a peasant bread with big, open holes in it.

Avoid making the sandwiches too far in advance to see to it they have the perfect texture for serving.

Can I Make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Ahead?

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Let soften at room temperature before using for a spreadable consistency.

Char Cunha commented, “Made it just as given and was amazingly refreshing!”

It was refreshing between the sweets and salty fare."

Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches salted cucumber slices in bowl

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Cindy Rose added, “First, yes I’m from NC!

Born and raised!!

I LIVE on cucumber sandwiches!!!

Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches cucumber slices rolled up in towel

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1 addition to add to it, Avocado!!

FANTASTIC!!!”

Ingredients

1largeEnglish cucumber(about 1 lb.

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), thinly sliced

1/2tsp.koshersalt

1(8-oz.)

Be sure the cucumber slices are thoroughly coated.

Spread the cucumber slices in an even layer on the kitchen towel.

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Stir in the dill and chives.

Place the remaining four slices of bread on top to make sandwiches, pressing down lightly.

Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches filling spread on bread slices

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Tea sandwiches should be assembled as close to serving as possible for the freshest flavor and texture.

While optional, you might freeze the bread before assembling your sandwiches for easy slicing.

Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches assembly with cucumber slices

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Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches assembling the sandwiches

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Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

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