Avocado Cucumber Party Sandwiches

Vegetarian
Avocado Cucumber Party Sandwiches
45 min.
40
63kcal

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Looking for a delightful and refreshing appetizer that will impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than these Avocado Cucumber Party Sandwiches! Perfectly suited for vegetarians, these bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. With a creamy avocado base and a zesty cucumber filling, they offer a unique twist on traditional sandwiches.

These sandwiches are incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to whip up a batch that serves 40 people. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, a fancy cocktail party, or simply looking for a healthy snack, these sandwiches are the ideal choice. Each bite is a harmonious blend of creamy, crunchy, and savory elements, making them a hit among both adults and children alike.

With only 63 calories per sandwich, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of rich cream cheese, fresh cucumber, and a hint of lemon juice creates a refreshing taste that pairs beautifully with the buttery bread. Plus, the vibrant colors of the ingredients make these sandwiches a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

So, gather your friends and family, and get ready to serve up these delightful Avocado Cucumber Party Sandwiches. They are sure to be the star of your appetizer spread!

Ingredients

  • small avocado ripe peeled chopped
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1.3 cups cucumber shredded peeled seeded
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • Dash ground pepper red
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup onion minced
  • 0.3 cup onion shredded
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • Dash salt 
  • ounce sandwich bread white
  • ounce bread whole wheat

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 6 ingredients. Process until smooth; set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Press shredded cucumber and onion between paper towels.
  3. Add cucumber and onion to cream cheese mixture. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper. Set aside.
  4. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
  5. Spread 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon avocado mixture on buttered side of each of 10 white bread slices; top each with 1 whole wheat slice, buttered side down. Reserve remaining avocado mixture.
  6. Spread about 3 tablespoons cucumber mixture on each stack; top each with 1 white bread slice, buttered side down. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill. Spoon remaining avocado mixture into a decorating bag fitted with metal tip No.
  7. Unwrap sandwiches, and remove crusts, using an electric knife; discard crusts.
  8. Cut each sandwich into fourths, using electric knife. Pipe a rosette of avocado mixture onto each sandwich.
  9. Garnish with cucumber wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein4.25%
Fat85.22%
Carbs10.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.36
Glycemic Load
0.61
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2347826054725%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:63.13kcal
3.16%
Fat:6.14g
9.45%
Saturated Fat:3.17g
19.78%
Carbohydrates:1.71g
0.57%
Net Carbohydrates:1.25g
0.45%
Sugar:0.47g
0.53%
Cholesterol:13.63mg
4.54%
Sodium:60.32mg
2.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.69g
1.38%
Vitamin A:179.06IU
3.58%
Vitamin K:2.93µg
2.79%
Fiber:0.46g
1.85%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.79%
Folate:6.85µg
1.71%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.65%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.5%
Phosphorus:13.49mg
1.35%
Selenium:0.92µg
1.32%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Potassium:44.58mg
1.27%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.17%
Vitamin C:0.94mg
1.13%
Calcium:10.74mg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes