Cucumber Tea Sandwiches With Tarragon Butter Recipe

Name: Cucumber Tea Sandwiches With Tarragon Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, peeled, sliced paper thin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup fresh tarragon, minced; 1/4 cup fresh chervil, minced; 30 slices whole wheat bread, enough to make 72 (2x4inch) rectangles (thin slices); to taste watercress leaf (optional); to taste mayonnaise (optional); to taste fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large English cucumber, peeled, sliced paper thin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup fresh tarragon, minced
1/4 cup fresh chervil, minced
30 slices whole wheat bread, enough to make 72 (2x4inch) rectangles (thin slices)
to taste watercress leaf (optional)
to taste mayonnaise (optional)
to taste fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1
Put cucumber slices into a large, non-metal bowl.
2
Toss with salt. Sprinkle with vinegar.
3
Toss to mix well.
4
Let stand 1 hour.
5
Drain well in colander.
6
Blend butter, tarragon and chervil.
7
To assemble, spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Cover 15 slices with cucumbers, dividing evenly.
8
Close sandwiches.
9
Trim crusts.
10
Cut into 36 rectangles.
11
Arrange on platter, garnished with watercress leaves.
12
Optional: For looks, dip one end of a sandwich into mayonnaise, then into minced fresh parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large English cucumber, peeled, sliced paper thin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches With Tarragon Butter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches With Tarragon Butter

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