Tea Sandwiches

Health score
10%
Tea Sandwiches
60 min.
10
389kcal

Suggestions

Tea sandwiches are a delightful and elegant addition to any afternoon tea or light lunch gathering. These bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also offer a burst of flavors in every bite. With a variety of bread options, including pumpernickel, white, and whole wheat, you can create a colorful and diverse platter that will impress your guests. The recipe allows for creativity as you can cut the breads into fun shapes or keep it classic with triangles and squares. The combination of creamy butter, fresh cucumber, and a tangy cream cheese and watercress mixture on the pumpernickel bread is simply divine. The whole wheat bread, topped with a savory blend of ham, parsley, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, adds a hearty and flavorful element to the assortment.

With a prep time of just 60 minutes, these tea sandwiches are a convenient and delicious option for entertaining. Each serving provides a balanced bite with a good source of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you're hosting a bridal shower, a book club meeting, or simply enjoying a leisurely afternoon with friends, these tea sandwiches are sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create a delightful culinary experience with these Tea Sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 10 servings butter 
  • 1.5 cups finely-chopped ham cooked finely chopped
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • large cucumber peeled thinly sliced
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • 10 slices pumpernickel bread thin
  • tablespoons salad dressing 
  • 0.3 cup watercress fresh chopped finely chopped finely
  • 10 slices sandwich bread white thin
  • 10 slices bread whole wheat thin

Equipment

  • bowl
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Cut breads into shapes with 2- to 3-inch cookie cutters (or remove crusts from breads and cut each slice into triangles or squares).
  2. Spread butter over white bread shapes; top each with cucumber. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and watercress until well blended.
  3. Spread over pumpernickel bread shapes. In another small bowl, mix ham, parsley, mayonnaise and mustard until well blended.
  4. Spread over whole wheat bread shapes.
  5. Arrange sandwiches on serving platter.
  6. Garnish with edible flowers, fresh dill weed or radish slices. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein13.03%
Fat44.56%
Carbs42.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.85
Glycemic Load
23.56
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.639130550882%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
3.23mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:389.29kcal
19.46%
Fat:19.37g
29.79%
Saturated Fat:5.03g
31.42%
Carbohydrates:41.46g
13.82%
Net Carbohydrates:36.81g
13.39%
Sugar:3.93g
4.37%
Cholesterol:20.96mg
6.99%
Sodium:850.42mg
36.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.74g
25.48%
Manganese:1.2mg
60.24%
Selenium:25.58µg
36.55%
Vitamin K:33.78µg
32.18%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
29.9%
Phosphorus:215.89mg
21.59%
Vitamin B3:4.08mg
20.39%
Folate:77.07µg
19.27%
Fiber:4.65g
18.6%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.45%
Vitamin A:792.31IU
15.85%
Iron:2.82mg
15.67%
Calcium:142.12mg
14.21%
Magnesium:55.55mg
13.89%
Copper:0.23mg
11.58%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.23%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.68%
Vitamin C:7.26mg
8.8%
Potassium:285.52mg
8.16%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.44%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.49%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.53%