The ultimate English tea sandwich is made with delicate cucumbers. With the addition of sweet Tarragon Butter, it becomes a heavenly addition to anyone’s summer tea table.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, sliced thin
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tbsp. fresh tarragon, minced
• 2 tbsp. parsley, minced
• Squeeze of lemon
• Dash of salt
• 14 slices bread

Preparation:

Place cucumber sliced in a ceramic bowl. Add salt and vinegar and toss. Let them stand at least for 1 hour until most of the water comes out of the cucumber. Drain in a colander.

Put the softened butter in a bowl. Add minced tarragon and parsley, lemon, and salt. Mix well.
Spread Tarragon Butter on one side of each slice of bread. Cover with cucumber slices. Close sandwiches. Trim crusts and cut into triangles (halves or quarters). [Note: You may trim the bread before you assemble the sandwiches.]