Description
Tomato and Cream Cheese Sandwiches are a fresh and flavorful finger food, perfect for any occasion. With a creamy filling of low-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs like dill and chives, these sandwiches are light, tangy, and refreshing. Served with juicy tomato slices between wholemeal bread, these sandwiches are an ideal snack for afternoon tea, brunch, or parties. Easy to prepare and great for making ahead, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
- 100g (3.5oz) low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons low-fat plain natural Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices wholemeal bread
- 8 thin slices of tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, dill, chives, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the cheese mixture evenly on each slice of bread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add the tomatoes: Arrange four slices of tomato on two slices of bread. Top with the other two slices of bread to form two sandwiches.
- Trim and slice: Use a serrated bread knife to trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into three finger-sized pieces or ‘dominoes.’
- Serve: Arrange the sandwiches on a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-ahead Tip: These sandwiches can be made the night before or in the morning before serving. Keep them uncut and stacked on trays covered with cling film and a damp tea towel, then refrigerate. Cut into fingers just before serving.
- Serving Tip: For a visually appealing presentation, alternate different types of bread (white, rye, pumpkin, etc.) and arrange the sandwiches along the longest edge of the tray, creating a colorful pattern.
- Variations: Add smoked salmon or turkey for a more substantial sandwich. Try basil or tarragon instead of dill and chives for a different flavor.
- Vegan: Swap the cream cheese and yogurt for vegan alternatives to make it plant-based.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 finger sandwich
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
