Tea Sandwich Recipes

Tea sandwiches (also known as "finger sandwiches") are small, crustless sandwiches that can be consumed in a few bites. They are often paired with teas and other foods (like scones) during afternoon tea (a.k.a. "high tea" or "low tea"), but they can also be enjoyed as a snack without tea. Learn to make tea sandwiches (including traditional English tea sandwiches, cucumber tea sandwiches, ham finger sandwiches and salmon tea sandwiches) for an elegant afternoon tea or a fun kids' party with this tea sandwich recipe collection.

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber tea sandwiches are classic finger sandwiches that are usually made with white bread, butter, cream cheese or mayonnaise, and peeled, seeded, sliced cucumber.

• Use white bread in this Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwich recipe for a very traditional afternoon tea finger sandwich.
• Cucumber Mint Sandwiches are a refreshing, summery variation on traditional cucumber sandwiches.
• Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Tarragon Butter feature herbed butter for a more complex flavor.
• Salmon & Cucumber Tea Sandwiches combine two popular finger sandwich ingredients into one delicious recipe.
• These Cucumber & Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches are light and cool enough for the hottest of summer days.

Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Salmon tea sandwiches are typically made with thinly sliced smoked salmon (or lox) and dark bread (such as whole wheat, pumpernickel, dark rye or seeded, grainy breads).

• This Smoked Salmon Sandwich recipe features horseradish and dill on pumpernickel or whole grain bread.
• The winner of the March 2010 About.com Tea Recipe Contest, this Salmon & Herbed Butter Finger Sandwich Recipe makes flavorful sandwiches that are worth the extra effort to prepare the herbed butter.
• This Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Finger Sandwich Recipe proves that lox and cream cheese aren't just for bagels.
• Salmon & Caper Finger Sandwiches are bold and flavorful, so be sure to pair them with an equally strong tea.
• Salmon & Cucumber Tea Sandwiches combine two popular finger sandwich ingredients into one delicious recipe.

Egg Salad, Chicken Salad, Shrimp Salad & Tuna Salad Tea Sandwiches

Egg salad, chicken salad, shrimp salad and tuna salad finger sandwiches are all excellent additions to afternoon tea meals.

• At Harrods in London, Watercress Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches are a must try. This recipe is similar to the Harrods classic tea sandwiches.
• Simple in preparation and in flavor, these Simple Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches are easy to whip up for a crowd of picky eaters.
• This Egg Salad Spread can be used as a base for egg salad finger sandwiches. Just spread it on white bread, remove the crusts and slice the sandwich into four triangles.
• This Healthy Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe is made with low-fat yogurt, Dijon mustard and whole grain bread. Similarly, these healthier egg salad sandwiches are made with yogurt in place of some of the mayonnaise. Use low-fat or non-fat yogurt and low-fat mayo for healthier egg salad sandwiches.
• Vegan "Egg" Salad Sandwiches use tofu in lieu of eggs and Miracle Whip in lieu of mayonnaise.
• Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches are a flavorful variation on classic chicken salad sandwiches.
• Spread this Crunchy Chicken Salad thin on whole wheat bread, slice off the crusts and slice each sandwich (diagonally) into four pieces for a tasty variation on traditional chicken salad finger sandwiches.
• This Chicken Salad Spread is a great base for chicken salad finger sandwiches.
• This Shrimp Salad Spread can be prepared in advance and used to make shrimp salad finger sandwiches at the last minute.
• With a think-sliced bread, you can adapt this Parmesan Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe into great tuna salad finger sandwiches.

Other Tea Sandwiches

Other popular tea sandwiches include ham finger sandwiches, veggie cream cheese tea sandwiches and tomato tea sandwiches.

• Perhaps the most versatile and kid-friendly tea sandwich recipe in the collection, this Veggie Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich Recipe is sure to please.
• This Basic Watercress Tea Sandwich recipe uses a base of cream cheese to deliver flavors of watercress, chives and parsley.
• Buttered Radish Tea Sandwiches and Radish & Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches are simple to make, yet sophisticated in flavor.
• These Sweet & Savory Ham Finger Sandwiches are accented with apricot jam and Dijon mustard for a fruity, spiced flavor.
• Tomato & Herbed Butter Tea Sandwiches, Tomato & Cheese Tea Sandwiches and Tomato & Sour Cream Finger Sandwiches are all easy vegetarian finger sandwich recipes.
• Although they're not technically finger sandwiches, these Shrimp Toast Points make an excellent addition to afternoon tea meals.
• Pimento Cheese Sandwiches can be spread thin and sliced for Southern-style tea sandwiches.