This sandwich has always been a favorite of mine. I remember I used to ask my mom to make them when we used to go for picnics. She would lovingly make them and nicely wrap them in aluminum foil. They would not get mushy or moist, even after 2 to 3 hours. These sandwiches can also be made for children’s school tiffin as well as wrapped and taken on trips. However, its better to consume them within 4 to 5 hours. I would also recommend to use whole grain breads for a healthier snack. Generally I prefer to use whole wheat bread or finger millet bread. Sometimes I also use sourdough bread to make them. Sometimes I also add leftover veggies like a boiled potato or steamed beetroot or thinly sliced onions or bell peppers. Two more similar recipes you can check are Cucumber sandwich and Tomato cheese sandwich. These sandwiches can also be made for breakfast or as an evening snack. It is a quick, simple and easy, no fuss sandwich recipe. Its so quick that you could also make these when you are in no mood to cook and want something nutritious and filling to eat. Serve tomato cucumber sandwiches with potato chips or banana chips or mint chutney or mint coriander chutney or any dip of your choice like tomato ketchup or mayonnaise. A cup of hot tea and french fries or potato wedges on the side will also go very well.
How to make Tomato Cucumber Sandwich
- Trim the edges of the bread if you want. Spread softened butter evenly on the bread and keep aside. Spread a slightly thick layer of butter on the bread, if you are making the sandwiches for picnics, tiffin or travel trips. Here you can use fresh bread or a day-old bread. You also have the option to use either salted butter or unsalted butter. For healthier options make the sandwiches with whole wheat bread, rye bread, fingermillet bread (ragi bread), whole wheat sourdough bread or any whole grain bread that you like or have. 3. First arrange a neat layer of tomato slices on the buttered bread. On top of them arrange a layer of cucumber slices. At this step you can add the veggies of your choice to make a more healthy filling sandwich.
- Sprinkle two to three pinches of pepper powder or freshly ground pepper, cumin powder and salt on the tomato-cucumber slices. If using salted butter, then you can skip the salt or add as required. Also, if you are making these sandwiches to take during travel, picnic or for tiffin box, then avoid salt. As the tomatoes and cucumber will release water due to the presence of salt and thus the sandwiches will become soggy and moist. 5. Cover with another slice of the buttered bread.
- While serving you can cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 or 4 parts. Serve tomato cucumber sandwiches with potato wafers or mint chutney or coriander chutney or tomato ketchup or any dip of your choice. If making for tiffin box, then wrap the sandwiches in a cling film or aluminum foil and place it in the tiffin box. This recipe is easily adaptable to make as many servings as you prefer. Also you can customize the recipe by adding veggies like boiled potatoes, steamed beets, thinly sliced onions or bell peppers. More tasty sandwich varieties you may like:
Paneer sandwichPotato sandwichGrilled sandwichClub sandwichMayonnaise sandwich
Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. This Tomato Cucumber Sandwich post from the blog archives first published in May 2010 has been republished and updated on 12 January 2022.
title: “Tomato Cucumber Sandwich " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-14” author: “Nicole Israel”
This sandwich has always been a favorite of mine. I remember I used to ask my mom to make them when we used to go for picnics. She would lovingly make them and nicely wrap them in aluminum foil. They would not get mushy or moist, even after 2 to 3 hours. These sandwiches can also be made for children’s school tiffin as well as wrapped and taken on trips. However, its better to consume them within 4 to 5 hours. I would also recommend to use whole grain breads for a healthier snack. Generally I prefer to use whole wheat bread or finger millet bread. Sometimes I also use sourdough bread to make them. Sometimes I also add leftover veggies like a boiled potato or steamed beetroot or thinly sliced onions or bell peppers. Two more similar recipes you can check are Cucumber sandwich and Tomato cheese sandwich. These sandwiches can also be made for breakfast or as an evening snack. It is a quick, simple and easy, no fuss sandwich recipe. Its so quick that you could also make these when you are in no mood to cook and want something nutritious and filling to eat. Serve tomato cucumber sandwiches with potato chips or banana chips or mint chutney or mint coriander chutney or any dip of your choice like tomato ketchup or mayonnaise. A cup of hot tea and french fries or potato wedges on the side will also go very well.
How to make Tomato Cucumber Sandwich
- Trim the edges of the bread if you want. Spread softened butter evenly on the bread and keep aside. Spread a slightly thick layer of butter on the bread, if you are making the sandwiches for picnics, tiffin or travel trips. Here you can use fresh bread or a day-old bread. You also have the option to use either salted butter or unsalted butter. For healthier options make the sandwiches with whole wheat bread, rye bread, fingermillet bread (ragi bread), whole wheat sourdough bread or any whole grain bread that you like or have. 3. First arrange a neat layer of tomato slices on the buttered bread. On top of them arrange a layer of cucumber slices. At this step you can add the veggies of your choice to make a more healthy filling sandwich.
- Sprinkle two to three pinches of pepper powder or freshly ground pepper, cumin powder and salt on the tomato-cucumber slices. If using salted butter, then you can skip the salt or add as required. Also, if you are making these sandwiches to take during travel, picnic or for tiffin box, then avoid salt. As the tomatoes and cucumber will release water due to the presence of salt and thus the sandwiches will become soggy and moist. 5. Cover with another slice of the buttered bread.
- While serving you can cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 or 4 parts. Serve tomato cucumber sandwiches with potato wafers or mint chutney or coriander chutney or tomato ketchup or any dip of your choice. If making for tiffin box, then wrap the sandwiches in a cling film or aluminum foil and place it in the tiffin box. This recipe is easily adaptable to make as many servings as you prefer. Also you can customize the recipe by adding veggies like boiled potatoes, steamed beets, thinly sliced onions or bell peppers. More tasty sandwich varieties you may like:
Paneer sandwichPotato sandwichGrilled sandwichClub sandwichMayonnaise sandwich
Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. This Tomato Cucumber Sandwich post from the blog archives first published in May 2010 has been republished and updated on 12 January 2022.
