Wednesday, April 20, 2011

CUCUMBER-AVOCADO TEA SANDWICH

This recipe is courtesy of Anna Marie's Tea Shop.  Those of us at the Pilates Tea last weekend absolutely loved this sandwich
(along with everything else!).  The avocados, cucumbers, and spinach combine wonderfully to create a light and delicious sandwich with a nice bit of crunch.  --Very simple and very tasty!   
You can easily reduce the ingredients to make just one sandwich.  I am going to try this on a hearty whole wheat bread, and I bet it will be just as yummy.
Check out all of the scrumptious recipes on Anna Marie's blog:
http://theterraceavenueinn.com/wordpress/?cat=5

1 (8-oz) package whipped cream cheese ◦1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 ground black pepper
8 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 cup fresh baby spinach, divided
1 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, divided
2 avocados, peeled and thinly sliced, divided
1 cup alfalfa sprouts, divided

◦Garnish: cucumber slices and pea tendrils

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream-cheese mixture onto 1 bread slice.
Layer spinach, cucumber, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts. Top with a second bread slice.
Cut each sandwich into 3 rectangles. Repeat with remaining
cream-cheese mixture, bread, and vegetables. Garnish with
cucumber slices and pea tendrils, if desired. Serve immediately.