The Afternoon-Tea Sandwich - One Sandwich - The Joy of Sandwiches (Page 2)

Egg mayonnaise with peppery watercress leaves; traditional pairing.

Mashed hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise and fresh mustard cress (or watercress) on white bread; peppery greens complement creamy egg.

Egg mayo with mustard cress; see tea sandwiches.

Chopped dates and walnuts with cream cheese on brown bread; sweet tea sandwich.

Cucumber on white bread spread with butter mixed with lemon zest; citrus brightness cuts through richness.

Paper-thin slices of cucumber on crustless white bread with salted butter; the quintessential afternoon tea sandwich, emphasizing freshne...

Cucumber on bread; not as formal as tea sandwich version.

Cucumber with fresh mint leaves and butter on white bread; herbal variation adding brightness to the classic.

Cucumber slices with dill-infused cream cheese or butter; Scandinavian-influenced tea sandwich.

Thin cucumber slices with cream cheese on white bread, crusts removed; richer variation of the classic cucumber sandwich.

Cream cheese with chopped walnuts on brown bread; textural contrast.

Classic combination, often with capers or dill.

Cream cheese with cucumber on white bread; double-cream richness with cool vegetable.

Chive-flecked cream cheese on white bread; simple, herby.

Cold chicken in curried mayonnaise sauce with mango chutney, created for Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation; mildly spiced, slightly sw...

Classic coronation chicken with toasted flaked almonds added for crunch.

Sliced chicken breast with watercress and mayonnaise; peppery green with mild meat.

Poached chicken with tarragon mayonnaise on white bread; anise-flavored herb complements mild chicken.

Chicken mayonnaise with lemon zest and juice; bright, fresh flavor.

Thinly sliced mature Cheddar with fruit chutney (apple or mango) on white bread; sweet-sharp contrast.

Buttered white bread rolled around a single asparagus spear, tips visible; elegant, seasonal tea sandwich.