Cucumber sandwich
Cucumber sandwiches stacked on a plate | |
| Type | Tea sandwich |
|---|---|
| Course | Afternoon tea |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Main ingredients | White bread, cucumber, butter |
| Variations | Brown bread |
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The traditional cucumber sandwich is a crustless tea sandwich (or finger sandwich) composed of thin slices of cucumber situated between two thin slices of lightly buttered white bread. The sandwich originated with British colonists in India.
Cucumber sandwiches are most often served for a light snack or for afternoon tea, a formal light meal served in the late afternoon, or in the early evening before the main supper. Cucumber sandwiches are also traditionally served in the tea break at club cricket matches in England.