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Sandwich: Cucumber Tea Sandwiches w/ Tarragon Butter

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 large English cucumber peeled, sliced paper thin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1/4 cup minced fresh tarragon
1/4 cup minced fresh chervil
30 thin slices whole-wheat bread enough to make 72 (2x4inch) rectangles
Watercress leaves


Recipe

Put cucumber slices in large bowl. Toss with salt. Sprinkle with vinegar. Toss to mix well.
Let stand 1 hour. Drain well in collander.
Combine butter, tarragon and chervil.
To assemble, spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice.
Cover 15 slices with cucumbers, dividing evenly.
Close sandwiches. Trim crusts. Cut into 36 rectangles.
Arrange on platter, garnished with watercress leaves.