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    Cucumber Tea Sandwiches


    Source of Recipe


    by Millie, from Cooking with Herbs by Emelie Tolley and Chris Mead

    Recipe Link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fdcooking&msg=3840.4

    List of Ingredients




    2 lg Egg yolks
    1/2 ts Dijon mustard
    2 tb Fresh lemon juice
    3/4 c Fresh mint leaves, loosely-packed
    1 c Vegetable oil
    Salt and pepper
    16 Thin slices homemade white-bread, crusts removed
    1 Cucumber, peeled and thinly-sliced

    Recipe



    Mint Mayonnaise:
    In a blender or food processor, combine the egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, and mint. With motor running, add the oil in a slow stream and blend until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl.

    Spread each slice of bread generously on one side with the mayonnaise. On half the slices, arrange an even layer of cucumber slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich into quarters before serving.

    Makes 32 tea sandwiches

 

 

 

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