Watercress Tea Sandwiches

 

Watercress Tea Sandwiches

Watercress tea sandwiches are traditional for fancy ladies’ luncheons, but they also make great party appetizers and are a quick-and-easy after-school snack for the kids.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed

• 3/4 cup watercress leaves

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 pinch salt, or to taste

• 8 slices white bread

Directions

1. Add cream cheese, watercress, lemon zest, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until ingredients are well blended, but leave some chunks of green leaf for color and texture.

2. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture on 4 slices of bread; top with remaining bread slices to form 4 sandwiches.

3. Trim crust off the sandwiches, and cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters to make 4 triangles. May be served immediately or stored, covered, in the refrigerator.

4. Nutrition Facts
   Servings Per Recipe 16
   Calories 91
   % Daily Value *
   Total Fat 5g	7%
   Saturated Fat 3g	15%
   Cholesterol 14mg	5%
   Sodium 130mg	6%
   Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
   Dietary Fiber 0g	2%
   Total Sugars 1g
   Protein 2g	5%
   Vitamin C 1mg	1%
   Calcium 38mg	3%
   Iron 1mg	3%
   Potassium 44mg	1%

   * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

   ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

   (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.