Refreshing Cucumber Sandwich
Super Easy Cucumber Sandwich Recipe: Perfect for When You Lose Your Appetite!
Here’s a simple cucumber sandwich that you can easily make for yourself. It’s a green sandwich filled with fresh cucumber and lettuce, offering a vibrant and cool taste. It’s perfect for those hot days when your appetite is low, providing a refreshing burst of flavor. Enjoy this delightful cucumber sandwich, a taste that even adults will appreciate!
Sandwich Ingredients
- 1 fresh cucumber
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for salting)
- 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp jam (e.g., strawberry, raspberry, or to your taste)
- 3 lettuce leaves
- 2 slices of bread
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare one cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove only the bumpy outer skin. Then, slice the cucumber diagonally and thinly, followed by a julienne cut (thin strips). Since julienned cucumber has a lot of water, it’s best to cut it as thinly as possible.
Step 2
Place the julienned cucumber in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of coarse salt, and mix well. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. This process draws out excess moisture, resulting in a crispier texture.
Step 3
After 10 minutes, when you see that water has been drawn out of the cucumber, gently rinse it under running water twice to remove the salt. Drain the cucumber in a colander.
Step 4
To remove as much moisture as possible from the julienned cucumber, using a salad spinner is recommended. If you don’t have one, you can press the cucumber firmly with paper towels to squeeze out the water effectively.
Step 5
Add 3 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the drained cucumber and mix gently to create the cucumber salad filling. It will have a creamy and refreshing taste.
Step 6
Now, it’s time to assemble the sandwich. Take two slices of bread and spread 1 tablespoon of jam evenly on one side of each slice. The jam adds sweetness and also acts as a barrier to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
Step 7
Place 3 washed and drained lettuce leaves neatly on top of the jam-spread bread. This adds a satisfying crunch and a fresh element.
Step 8
Generously spread the prepared cucumber salad filling over the lettuce. It’s important to spread it evenly so the cucumber doesn’t clump together.
Step 9
Finally, cover the sandwich with the other slice of bread, jam-side down. Gently press down to help all the ingredients meld together.
Step 10
Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap to prevent the filling from spilling out when cut. This step is crucial for a neat presentation. Once wrapped, cut the sandwich in half, and your delicious cucumber sandwich is ready to be enjoyed!
