Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • 1 lb soft white sandwich bread
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • black pepper for garnish
  • flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Slice the English cucumbers into rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick. Lay the slices in a single layer on paper towels, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, let sit for 5 minutes, and gently pat the tops dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced dill, minced parsley, and garlic powder. Whip with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and airy.
  3. Cut the white sandwich bread into small circles using a biscuit cutter or into neat squares. Optionally, lightly brush the bread with extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture across each piece of bread.
  5. Place 1-2 cucumber slices on each piece of bread, overlapping them slightly. Garnish with a crack of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt.