Tea Sandwich Board
with strawberries / snap peas / aperol spritzes
Classic tea sandwiches make an elegant board for special occasions or a fun meal option any time. Some quick homemade sandwich fillings make them extra delicious.
Smarts: For more variety (and visual appeal), try using a mix of different breads for these sandwiches. You can also use mini croissants or rolls, but feel free to stick to one type of bread if you like.
Ingredients
- Cheese, sharp cheddar - 5 oz , shredded (look for pre-shredded to save time)
- Cream cheese - 4 oz , softened
- Pimentos, jarred - 4 oz , drained
- Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
- Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
- Onion powder - 1/4 tsp
- Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
- Snap peas - 8 oz , trimmed
- Green onions - 1 stalk , thinly sliced; green and white parts combined
- Cream cheese - 4 oz , softened
- Smoked salmon - 8 oz , thinly sliced or separated into chunks with a fork
- Cucumbers - 8 oz , thinly sliced
- Tomatoes, medium - 1 , thinly sliced
- Sandwich bread - 4 slices + 4 slices (sub mini croissants or small rolls, or use a variety)
- Strawberries, fresh - 16 oz (sub grapes or orange slices)
- Oranges (opt) - 1 , sliced into wedges
- Ice - for serving
- Prosecco - 12 oz
- Aperol - 8 oz
- Club soda - 4 oz
Prep
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Cheddar cheese / Snap peas - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make pimento cheese - In a large mixing bowl, soften cream cheese (portion for pimento cheese) briefly in the microwave so that it’s easy to mix with a spoon, ~20 seconds. Add cheddar cheese, pimientos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well with a sturdy spatula or spoon until well-combined. Taste and season with some salt and pepper, if needed. Store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Prepare cream cheese - Chop green onions. Soften cream cheese (portion for sandwiches) briefly in the microwave so that it’s easy to mix with a spoon, ~20 seconds. Fold green onions into cream cheese until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Smoked salmon - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Cucumbers / Oranges - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Tomatoes - Prep as directed.
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Make
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Make pimento cheese sandwiches: Spread first portion of bread slices lightly with pimento cheese. Top half of these bread slices with tomatoes and place remaining bread (with the pimento cheese) on top.
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Make smoked salmon sandwiches: Spread second portion of bread slices lightly with green onion / cream cheese mixture. Make a thin layer of cucumber slices on half of these bread slices and top with smoked salmon. Place remaining bread slices (with the cream cheese) on top.
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Using a large knife, slice the crusts off the sandwiches (optional, for a traditional “tea sandwich” presentation), then cut the sandwiches into small shapes. Small squares, triangles, or rectangular “fingers” all work well.
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Set out a large board, serving platter, or sheet pan. Arrange the small sandwiches on the platter along with snap peas and strawberries (you can also include extra cucumbers or orange slices if you have them). If you have any extra pimento cheese or green onion cream cheese, add them to the board for dipping the vegetables.
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Fill wine glasses or similarly-sized cocktail glasses with ice.
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In a pitcher or large measuring cup combine prosecco, aperol, and club soda. Stir gently and briefly just to combine and pour into glasses. Garnish each glass with an orange wedge (if using).
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Set out your tea sandwich board and enjoy with aperol spritzes!
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