Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Herby Cream Cheese

Name: Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Herby Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (about 1-pound) English cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise about 1/8-inch thick; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 12 ounces full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (from 1 small handful); 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (from 1 small handful); 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 loaf sliced white sandwich bread

Thinly sliced English cucumber layered on herb-flecked cream cheese spread across soft white bread. The cucumbers are salted to remove excess moisture, creating a crisp texture that contrasts with the creamy, dill and chive-seasoned filling.

Glycemic Load: 16.6 (Medium)

228 calories per serving

Serves: 12

Prep: 900 seconds

Original recipe: www.thekitchn.com

About This Calculation

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Herby Cream Cheese has a medium glycemic load of 16.6 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are white sandwich bread (GL 16.5), English cucumber (GL 0.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.