Easy, affordable, and fast to make - this plant-based cucumber sandwich with 4 ingredients is exactly that.
This perfect-for-summer sandwich recipe is made with fluffy, traditional, slices of white bread. No need to fancy this up - I mean the kind of loaf of bread you can find for 99 cents. Additionally, we have a layer of smooth and soft vegan butter painted on each slice of bread.

Why You’ll Love This
- No cooking necessary here. Not even toasting! Just arrange the ingredients, slice, and serve.
- It's the perfect afternoon snack! It's easy, and perfect to serve to guests who need a light pick-me-up.
- Only THREE ingredients needed here: bread, cucumbers, and soft butter.
Cucumber tea sandwiches originated in the United Kingdom around the 1800s. They were typically served during afternoon tea, which took place later afternoon, between 3 to 5 o'clock. The sandwiches are traditionally made with lighly buttered bread, sliced cucumber, and sliced bread.
Cucumber sandwiches are known as tea-time snacks served late afternoon before supper. The skin or peel of the cucumber is typically removed along with the bread’s crust. They are light snacks served with tea - hence their name “tea sandwiches.”
FAQs
How To Keep Tea Sandwiches From Getting Soggy?
Cucumbers are a very watery fruit and can get the sandwiches soggy - especially if left out for too long.
- After thinly slicing the cucumbers, pat them dry with paper towels.
- Use only a thin layer of butter.
- Add a layer of butter on both slices to act as a barrier against the cucumber's moisture.
It’s best to eat the sandwiches right away or a few hours later after preparing them.
How To Soften Butter For Cucumber Sandwiches?
If the butter is too hard or cold, it will be difficult to paint a thin, clean layer edge-to-edge without potentially damaging the bread. I recommend placing the butter on the countertop before making the sandwich, so it has a chance to soften.
Note, we don’t want the butter melted - just soft.
How To Make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches?
- Once the cucumber is thinly sliced, pat dry.
- Then, take the two slices of white bread and paint a thin layer of soft, vegan butter on each slice. Place the slices of cucumbers onto the white bread, add salt and pepper to taste, then close the sandwiches.
- Cut off the sandwiches' edges. Slice the sandwiches into squares, triangles, or in half to create rectangles - which is what I opted to do.
Recipe Notes:
- I recommend peeling the cucumbers. This will make the sandwich much easier to slice. Speaking about slicing - it's best to use a sandwich knife for an easier cut.
- Any white bread will do - of course, freshly baked is always a tasty winner. You'll want to skip on the thick slice white bread - it will be too dense for this sandwich.
- I highly suggest using a bread knife or a serrated knife for easier cutting. The bread is very soft and will need a proper knife so it does not crumble or break.
- If you prefer, also go for whole wheat bread instead of white.
Plant-Based Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (for 2!)
Ingredients
- ¼ cucumber
- 4 slices white bread
- Vegan butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the cucumber. Next, cut the cumber into very thin slices and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Add a thin layer of softened butter on both slices of bread. Then, place the cucumber slices on top of the butter. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Close the sandwiches. With a serrated bread knife, cut off the edges/crusts. Then, cut the sandwiches into four rectangles, triangles, or any shape you prefer. Serve with tea (optional).
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Notes
- I recommend peeling the cucumbers. This will make the sandwich much easier to slice. Speaking about slicing - it's best to use a sandwich knife for an easier cut.
- Any white bread will do - of course, freshly baked is always a tasty winner. You'll want to skip on the thick slice white bread - it will be too dense for this sandwich.
- I highly suggest using a bread knife or a serrated knife for easier cutting. The bread is very soft and will need a proper knife so it does not crumble or break.
- If you prefer, also go for whole wheat bread instead of white.
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