Avocado Cucumber Tea Sandwiches – Light, Creamy & Refreshing
Looking for something elegant yet effortless to serve at your next brunch or afternoon tea? These Avocado Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are just the thing — creamy, herby, and oh-so-refreshing.
Made with layers of crisp cucumber, smooth avocado spread, and fresh herbs between lightly toasted bread, they’re the ultimate bite-sized treat for warm days or a fancy tea spread.
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 100% Vegan & Dairy-Free (with vegan cream cheese or yogurt)
- Quick to make – ready in 10 minutes!
- Light, refreshing, and nutritious
- Perfect for picnics, brunch, or elegant gatherings
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup vegan cream cheese or unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 6 slices of whole-grain or white sandwich bread
- Salt and pepper, to taste
(Optional: add a pinch of garlic powder or chives for extra flavor!)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the creamy spread:
In a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in vegan cream cheese (or yogurt), lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well-blended. - Assemble the sandwiches:
Lightly toast or leave your bread untoasted, depending on your preference. Spread a generous layer of the avocado-herb mixture on one slice. - Add cucumbers:
Layer thin cucumber slices evenly over the spread. Top with another slice of bread. - Cut and serve:
Trim the crusts (optional) and cut into halves or triangles for classic tea-sandwich style.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with iced herbal tea or lemon water for a refreshing combo.
- Pair with fruit salad or a light soup for a balanced lunch.
- Ideal for garden parties, tea time, or summer brunches.
💚 Tips for the Perfect Sandwich
- Chill the avocado spread before assembling for a firmer texture.
- Use seedless cucumbers or pat slices dry to avoid sogginess.
- Add microgreens or spinach leaves for extra freshness.
