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Quick Easter Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

A light, fresh sandwich perfect for an easy Easter table, featuring smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Spread
  • 8 slices thin white or whole wheat sandwich bread crusts removed if desired
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • 1 small cucumber thinly sliced and drained on paper towel
  • soft butter for bread optional, room temperature
Salmon and Herbs
  • 4 oz smoked salmon thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped or green onion
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for 15–20 minutes or stir briefly to make it smooth.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, half of the dill, and chives. Mix until even, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Lay out the bread slices on a cutting board. Optionally, spread a thin layer of butter on each slice.
  4. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
  5. Place the cucumber slices on half of the bread slices, patting them dry with a towel to remove excess moisture.
  6. Add layers of smoked salmon over the cucumber or directly on the spread if not using cucumber.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining dill over the salmon.
  8. Top with the remaining bread slices, spread side down.
  9. Trim crusts if desired and cut sandwiches into halves or quarters.
  10. Chill for 10–15 minutes or serve immediately.

Notes

These sandwiches can be served as is or garnished with lemon slices and extra herb sprigs. They pair well with light beverages like cold tea or sparkling water with lemon.