Cucumber Sandwiches
Yields: 16 sandwich quarters
Ingredients:
- 2 small cucumbers, peeled
- 8 slices large firm whole wheat bread, no crusts
- ground white pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
Cut cucumbers lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Cut cucumber halves crosswise into paper-thin slices. In a bowl, toss cucmbers with salt; let sit 15 minutes. Meanwhile, spread each bread slice with mayonnaise on one side. Drain cucumbers on paper towels; return to bowl and toss with vinegar and pepper. Arrange cucumbers over half the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise-side down. Cut each sandwich into 4 squares. Place on a tray or plate; cover with a slightly damp paper towel and plastic wrap. Refrigerate until serving time.
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