Note: You'll want to keep these sandwiches refrigerated. They'll keep for 8 hours, tightly wrapped.

Prep time: 5-10 minutes

What you need:

• ¾ cup light cream cheese, slightly softened
• half a large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 8 slices of whole-wheat bread

Equipment and supplies:

• Large knife
• Cutting board
• Plastic wrap (optional)

What to do:

1. Spread each slice of bread with cream cheese (about 3 tablespoons per sandwich).
2. Place about 4 cucumber slices on 4 of the slices of bread and top with remaining bread slices.
3. Cut into quarters and serve immediately or wrap sandwiches and save for later.

How much does this make?

• 4 sandwiches

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: June 2010