Ingredients:

  • 1 English Cucumber (approx. 1 lb / 450g), thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp (6g) Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (8g) Fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Cracked black pepper
  • 8 slices White Pullman loaf or sourdough bread (crusts removed)

Instructions:

  1. Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/8-inch thick.
  2. Lay the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet or plate and sprinkle evenly with the Kosher salt.
  3. Let the cucumbers sit for 5–10 minutes until beads of water form on the surface.
  4. Pat every slice thoroughly with paper towels until they are completely dry to the touch.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  6. Stir until the mixture is velvety and the herbs are evenly distributed.
  7. Lay out the crustless bread slices and spread a generous, even layer of the herb mixture from edge to edge on each slice.
  8. Layer the dried cucumber slices tightly across the bread, overlapping them slightly.
  9. Top with a second slice of bread and press down gently.
  10. Cut the sandwiches into four equal fingers or triangles using a sharp serrated knife.