tomato cucumber sandwich recipe with step by step photos – this is one of the most easiest and quick sandwich recipe to make.
this sandwich has always been a favorite of mine. i remember i used to ask my mom to make them, when we used to go for picnics. she would lovingly make them and nicely wrap them in aluminum foil. they would not get mushy or moist, even after 2-3 hours.
these sandwiches can also be made for children’s school tiffin as well as wrapped and taken while travelling. however, its better to consume them within 4-5 hours. two more similar recipes you can check are cucumber sandwich and tomato cheese sandwich recipe.
tomato cucumber sandwiches can also be made for breakfast or as an evening snack. its a quick, simple and easy, no fuss sandwich recipe. its so quick that you could also make these when you are in no mood to cook and want something nutritious and filling to eat.
serve tomato cucumber sandwiches with potato chips or banana chips or mint chutney or mint coriander chutney. a cup of hot tea and french fries or baked potato wedges on side will also go very well.
if you are looking for more sandwich recipes then do check chana masala toast sandwich, paneer sandwich, bombay toast sandwich, aloo toast sandwich and bombay veg sandwich.
tomato cucumber sandwich recipe below:
tomato cucumber sandwiches can also be made for breakfast or as an evening snack. its a quick, simple and easy, no fuss sandwich recipe.
- 8 to 10 slices of whole wheat bread or brown or white sandwich bread or 1 sandwich loaf cut into slices
- 1 medium size tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 medium size cucumber, thinly sliced
- freshly crushed black pepper or pepper powder as required
- cumin powder as required (jeera powder) - optional
- butter as required, salted or unsalted
- salt optional
- finely slice the cucumber and tomatoes. keep aside.
- trim the edges of the bread if you want. apply butter evenly on the breads and keep aside.
- apply a slightly thick layer of butter on the bread, if you are making the sandwiches for picnics, tiffin or travel.
- arrange slices of tomato and cucumber on the buttered bread.
- sprinkle two to three pinches of pepper powder or freshly ground pepper, cumin powder and salt on the tomato-cucumber slices. if using salted butter, then you can skip salt.
- also, if you are making these sandwiches to take during travel, picnic or for tiffin box, then avoid salt. as the tomatoes and cucumber will release water due to the presence of salt and thus the sandwiches will become soggy and moist.
- cover with another slice of buttered bread.
- while serving you can cut the tomato cucumber sandwich diagonally into 2 or 4 parts.
- serve tomato cucumber sandwiches with potato wafers and tomato sauce. if making for tiffin box, then wrap the sandwiches in a cling film or aluminium foil and place it in the tiffin box.
measuring cup used for ingredients is: 1 cup = 250 ml.
step by step tomato cucumber sandwich recipe:
1. finely slice the cucumber and tomatoes. keep aside.
2. trim the edges of the bread if you want. apply butter evenly on the breads and keep aside. apply a slightly thick layer of butter on the bread, if you are making the sandwiches for picnics, tiffin or travel.
3. arrange slices of tomato and cucumber on the buttered bread.
4. sprinkle two to three pinches of pepper powder or freshly ground pepper, cumin powder and salt on the tomato-cucumber slices. if using salted butter, then you can skip salt. also, if you are making these sandwiches to take during travel, picnic or for tiffin box, then avoid salt. as the tomatoes and cucumber will release water due to the presence of salt and thus the sandwiches will become soggy and moist.
5. cover with another slice of buttered bread.
6. while serving you can cut the tomato cucumber sandwich diagonally into 2 or 4 parts. serve tomato cucumber sandwiches with potato wafers or mint chutney or coriander chutney or tomato sauce. if making for tiffin box, then wrap the sandwiches in a cling film or aluminium foil and place it in the tiffin box.
Tanu says
Hello, can you suggest some more kids’ tiffin recipes like these.. Thanks in advance
dassana amit says
Welcome Tanu. You can check this tiffin recipes category link. It has tiffin recipes for both kids and grown ups – https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/recipes/tiffin-recipes/
Tommy says
My mom used to make the for my birthday but I couldn’t inherit it my sister did
bhanu and syamala says
thankyou. its my all time fav snack
Tom says
Add lettue and Mayo ( Miricle whip)
swati says
Yummy.. it reminds me of My School Tiffin’s…
Sunita says
You can apply a little coriander or mint chutney after spreading salted butter on the bread.
admin says
Yes Sunita. One can apply a little coriander or mint chutney. It tastes good. At home, I have applied mint-coriander chutney on these sandwiches. When taking out, one needs to apply very little chutney, so that the bread does not become soggy.
I have not mentioned the mint-coriander chutney part, as this is my mom’s recipe and this is exactly the way she makes it.