Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

These sandwiches are perfect for afternoon tea

Ingredients Directions

1 cucumber

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped dill

1 lemon, juiced, zested

1 small shallot, minced

2 tbsp capers

1 lime juiced, zested

2 to 3 dashes hot sauce

4 to 6 slices white bread, crusts removed

Dill for garnish

1. Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, cut the cucumber into long strips.

2. Cut each long strip into thirds and set aside (expected yield is 24 pieces of cucumber).

3. Make a dill mayo by combining the mayonnaise with chopped dill, lemon juice and lemon zest.

4. In a separate bowl, make a caper salsa by combining the diced shallot, capers, hot sauce, lime juice and lime zest.

5. Cut pieces of white bread, using a serrated bread knife, to match the shape of the cucumber slices.

6. Spread dill mayo on top of slices of bread and top with a piece of cucumber and a little caper salsa.

7. Garnish with a sprig of dill.