Tea Sandwiches

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Slice the cucumber as thinly as possible. Put the slices into a colander in the sink or into a sieve over a bowl, sprinkle lightly with salt and let stand for 20 minutes. Taste a slice to make sure you haven't added too much salt. If you discover you have, rinse the slices briefly under cool running water. Lay a few paper towels on a work surface, arrange the cucumber slices in a single layer on the towels and pat the slices dry.

Step 2

Lay the bread slices on a work surface and spread each slice generously with butter.

Step 3

Arrange the cucumber slices, overlapping them, on 4 of the bread slices and sprinkle with pepper. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side down.

Step 4

Using a serrated knife, cut off the crusts from each sandwich, then cut the sandwiches into neat fingers, triangles or quarters.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and dill and mix with a fork until well blended. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Lay the bread slices on a work surface. Spread the seasoned cream cheese on the bread slices, dividing it evenly. Arrange the salmon in an even layer over 4 of the slices, then top with the remaining 4 slices, cream cheese side down.

Step 7

Using a serrated knife, cut off the crusts from each sandwich, then cut each sandwich into neat fingers, triangles or quarters.