Cucumber and fresh herb tea sandwiches

Description:
Light and fresh, adored by all at a gathering and simple to make.

Main ingredients:
Cheese, Vegetables, Bread, Herbs

Cuisine:
Picnics

Ingredients:
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
200g soft cheese
½ small bunch mint, finely chopped
Small bunch chives, snipped
9 thin slices wholemeal bread, crusts removed

Method:
Lay the cucumber slices on kitchen paper to dry.
Mix the cheese, mint, some salt and pepper all together well either by hand or in a food processor.
Stir in most of the chives, then spread the cheese mixture over 6 slices of the bread.
Reserve 12 slices of the cucumber, and arrange the rest over the cheese.
Layer 2 slices of cucumber-topped bread, then top with a plain slice.
Repeat this twice more.
Cut each into 4 squares.
Serve the sandwiches with a side of cucumbers and sprinkle with any remaining chives to serve.

Serves: Makes 12
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Type: Entertaining, Sandwich
Special Info Vegetarian
Level of Difficulty: Easy