Herbed Cucumber Sandwiches in 15 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Slice the English cucumber into rounds approximately 1/8-inch thick.
2. Lay cucumber slices on a paper towel, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of salt, and let sit for 5–10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
3. Pat the slices firmly with another paper towel until they look matte and are free of surface moisture.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and airy.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, minced dill, and minced chives.
6. Fold in the salt and pepper until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
7. Lightly butter one side of each bread slice to create a moisture seal.
8. Spread a generous, even layer of the herbed cream cheese on the buttered side of four bread slices.
9. Arrange cucumber slices in an overlapping shingle pattern, leaving a small border around the edges.
10. Top with the remaining buttered bread slices.
11. Use a serrated knife to trim off the crusts and cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles or fingers.