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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add cucumbers:
   Layer thin cucumber slices evenly over the spread. Top with another slice of bread.
4. 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.