Salmon Cucumber Sandwiches

These delicious and easy Salmon Cucumber Sandwiches are so fresh and simple. Cucumber sandwiches are a classic tea time or snack food. Update this treat with some savory and healthy salmon and a few more ingredients.

Most classic cucumber sandwiches are made with just three ingredients: cucumbers, bread, and butter. the cucumbers are peeled and thinly sliced and layered on the bread. Adding some mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, salmon, and dill weed to this sandwich takes it to another level.

Canned salmon comes in two basic varieties: pink and red. The pink type is less expensive, and it has less flavor. Since there are so few ingredients in this recipe, choose the red sockeye salmon for deeper flavor and color. It is more expensive but worth it.

When choosing cucumbers for this sandwich recipe, look for the thinner English type. That type has a smaller seed cavity and fewer seeds. The seeds in the typical large American slicer cucumber tend to be large and can make the filling too watery. English cucumbers are usually wrapped in plastic wrap at the store. If you can't find English cucumbers, peel regular cucumbers, cut them in half, and scoop out the seed area with a spoon. 

You can double this easy recipe if you are serving more people. Make a variety of cold sandwiches and offer them on a pretty silver tray or sandwich server. Sandwiches made with cheese, some with chicken, egg salad, and others with beef or pork would round out the selection nicely. Also, offer some hot or cold tea for a pleasant gathering.