Ingredients:

  • 1 large English cucumber, seeded
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5g white pepper
  • 8 slices white sandwich bread
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Instructions:

  1. Use a mandoline to cut the cucumber into rounds approximately 1/8 inch (3mm) thick.
  2. Toss cucumber slices with Kosher salt in a bowl and let them sit for 15–20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Pat each cucumber slice firmly between paper towels to ensure they are dry.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  5. Fold in the lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, and white pepper until well combined.
  6. Trim the crusts off the bread slices using a serrated knife.
  7. Spread a layer of the herb mixture onto the bread slices, then layer with the dried cucumber rounds.
  8. Assemble the sandwiches, cut into triangles, and chill for 60 minutes before serving.