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:

    • 3/4 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.

    Nutritional analysis (per serving):

    • 250 calories
    • 10g protein
    • 10g fat
    • 6g sat. fat
    • 30g carbohydrate
    • 4g fiber
    • 20mg cholesterol
    • 520mg sodium
    • 6g sugars

    Serves: 4

    Serving size: 1 sandwich

    Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

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