I picked up these adorable miniature pumpernickel slices the other day and have been topping them with all kinds of stuff. This is my favorite combination so far.
Butter + cucumber + radish + coarse sea salt.
I wanted something, but I didn’t want much. And I wanted it simple and satisfying. Cucumbers are probably the most refreshing vegetable on the planet. And it’s amazing how just a little bit of salt can really set them off. The peppery bite of a radish is the perfect complement to that. And warm butter…well, warm butter is just something too special to do without.
Lightly toasted the baby pumpernickels. Spread a nice layer of butter across them. Topped with a single piece of cucumber + two paper-thin slices of radish. And cracked some coarse sea salt overtop.
Recipe
Coop/prep time: 10 mins. If you can’t find the mini pumpernickel bread, this will be just as good on larger slices…or you can just cut your large slices into quarters.You need:
- Sliced pumpernickel bread
- Butter
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Thinly sliced radish
- Coarse sea salt
Directions
- Toast pumpernickel bread
- Spread a nice layer of butter on toasted bread while warm.
- Top with cucumber and radishes (1 to 2 ratio). Drop a little coarse sea salt overtop.
7 Comments
I make something simular and put a thin layer of cream cheese on the baby pumpernickel, then top with a couple thin slices of cucumber and sprinkle with dill weed. Such a light and tasty snack.
I will be trying your version too.
I must admit, this is the first time I’m here. But gosh how pretty it is!
This must be one of the best looking blog layouts i’ve seen. And all your recipes look and sound wonderful.
It made me happy to see that we are on your blogroll!
Well I’m glad you made your way here, David. I’m obviously a fan of yours as well – very unique format and your photos are perfect.
there aren’t many better combinations then cucumber and a coarse salt, and on pumpernickel no less!
I never thought I’d say this, but those are cute sandwiches
i love this snack idea. this is completely non-fussy, which makes me like it even more!
PERFECT combo and a really beautiful presentation. I know what I’m doing tomorrow at 3:00.