Quick Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Printable)
Thinly sliced cucumber and red onion in a creamy lemon-dijon dressing on soft bread for a bright, easy lunch.
# What You'll 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 and black pepper, to taste
→ Bread
09 - 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped dill in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat fixtures evenly.
04 - If desired, spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
05 - Spoon cucumber salad evenly onto four bread slices, then top with remaining bread to form sandwiches.
06 - Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Layering cucumber salad inside warm, buttered bread feels like a small act of self-care you never knew you needed.
- The quick prep time means you can whip these up for guests or your own lunch in minutes, without missing a beat.
02 -
- If you let the dressed cucumbers sit too long, the salad gets watery and soaks the bread.
- I once swapped Greek yogurt for plain and found the texture too runny; stick with Greek for best results.
03 -
- Dry the cucumber slices between paper towels if they’re especially juicy—that tiny step keeps the bread from getting soggy.
- Whisk the dressing until it’s completely smooth so it coats the salad evenly without lumps.