Sometimes a simple combination can be so good that you can’t let it alone. That is certainly true of this little combo, that I could eat for lunch every single day all summer long. Having a garden makes it easy certainly, but even if you have to visit a farmer’s market or veggie stand for the ingredients, you can enjoy the same bursting-with-flavor freshness for your lunch.
Take a couple slices of good whole wheat bread and toast lightly. I like to let it cool a bit so that the lettuce doesn’t wilt as much. Spread some mayo on the bread.
Next, put on a nice thick layer of fresh lettuce, like this red leaf.
Then, cucumbers. I like to slice them lengthwise because they stay on the bread better. Give them a nice sprinkle of kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Then, a layer of fresh basil leaves.
Then the second slice of toasted whole wheat bread, also spread with some mayo.
And then – and then and then and then, enjoy! You might better just make two of them right from the start.
Another post you may like:
Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
love this lite and easy summer treat!
Yummmm, I know what I’m having for supper tonight!
I love basil …. I’m going to have to try this! But I was so hoping today for adorable pictures of the grandkids helping in the garden. ….. but even your recipe photos are enjoyable! I just had grilled shrimp on whole wheat pasta with basil and feta cheese with TAZO iced tea! It was quite satisfying! (sorry, I have to use you blog for twittering ….. you know I’m at least two years behind on these things.)
Now see, I don’t have any cucumber, or basil, or lettuce, or bread. But I do have mayo. I guess I better add a few thing to my shopping list. :)
oh yum….fresh basil
Oh I love cucumber sandwiches!! I love them also with creme cheese instead of mayo. Both are yummy!!!!
Oh I just picked some fresh basil from or garden and I have that cucumber as well. Yum! Off I go.
I am really enjoying your blog. Thank you.
I am pampering some little cucumber vines on my deck (not hot enough in the Northwest for them to be ready yet). When the blessed day comes, I hope to be using cucumbers for everything.
And maybe you can fly out to Seattle and give me some photography lessons.
I remember eating cucumber sandwhiches with my grandmother. However, we never added the lettuce or the basil. I might have to try that.
What gives? ….. a day without Dlynz.com is like … well …. a Cucumber Basil Sandwich ……. without the basil! : ) …. hope it’s that you’re out enjoying the garden to much to be inside blogging!
yummm!!
wow, this looks yummy! I make a cucumber tea sandwich with nothing but white bread, butter, cucumber and salt and pepper. Yours is so much more interesting…love the basil in this!
This is my kind of sandwich. I love that you suggest making two! :)
Hey!
Followed you here from TPW…and you are right, the more photos you take the better chance you have of getting a few good ones.
This sammie looks wonderful. I might could have that for lunch tomorrow…..
Suz
Simple …and yummy looking! Cucumbers will be on my shopping list this week…
What a lovely sandwich : simple and fresh!
Oh, that’s totally doable. As I don’t have mayo, I could use butter, and instead of toast (none at home) I could make a tortilla or bake some bread.
Thanks for sharing!
looks fresh and perfect for a summer lunch! thanks for the idea!
That is one nice looking cucumber sandwich.
Thanks for the great post! I have linked to your basil recipe in my basil post today :)
http://oldtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/friday-recipes-basil.html
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lovely looking sandwiches!!! simple, and i am sure its going to taste good too. Like the idea of basil in my sandwich.
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