10+ Elegant Tea Sandwiches

Allrecipes Magazine

Celebrate bridal showers, baby showers, Mother's Day, and other special gatherings with these delicious tea sandwich recipes. Ranging from cucumber sandwiches to smoked salmon pinwheels, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Turn your celebration into a high tea by making a complete menu of these tea sandwiches, or use one of these recipes to serve as appetizers before a larger meal. Though they be tiny, these tea sandwiches are a mighty good option for your next gathering.

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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

lutzflcat

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Crisp and refreshing, these cucumber tea sandwiches are the epitome of sophisticated snacking at any special party. These little sandwiches are also super simple to put together. A packet of dry Italian salad dressing seasoning joins forces with cream cheese and mayo for an easy, creamy base.

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Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Jennifer Baker

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A sweeter iteration of the summer classic, this fruity bruschetta combines tangy goat cheese with sticky-sweet balsamic strawberries for an unique tea sandwich option. Grilling the bread before topping with the cheese and strawberries creates crunch and deep smoky flavor.

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Asparagus Sandwiches

mauigirl

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Asparagus, like cucumber, is crispy and green, so consider these a fun twist on the typical cucumber tea sandwich. "Can be made ahead of time, just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate," says recipe creator minivanmomof3.

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Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

*Sherri*

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These tea sandwiches turn classic chicken salad on its head. Curry powder provides both sweet and savory flavors, complemented by crisp red apple, crunchy celery, buttery pecans, and chewy-sweet dried cranberries. This amped-up curried chicken salad is one that will definitely surprise your guests with its unique and delicious flavor.

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Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Lorraine

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Using tortillas as a base, pinwheels are an ideal party food. Easy to make, easy to serve, and definitely easy to eat, they're not traditional, but they are a crowd pleaser. The smoked salmon and cream cheese filling of these pinwheels makes it a perfect option for a brunch celebration.

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Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

lutzflcat

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"This recipe is from years of searching for the perfect English tea sandwich," writes recipe creator christaann. "I always looked forward to tea time in the Caribbean with my grandparents who were from English descent. My grandmother was French and my grandfather was from Guyana. My grandfather's parents were from England, so there is the British influence. You can add a teaspoon of dill to your spread."

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Cinnamon Apple and Havarti Tea Sandwiches

Paula

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Slices of buttery havarti cheese and tart, juicy Granny Smith apple are a match made in heaven. These tea sandwiches are layered between slices of cinnamon raisin bread for extra sweetness and chew from those pops of raisin.

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Balsamic Bruschetta

Molly

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Consider bruschetta a tiny open-faced sandwich — one that is always a hit at parties! Who doesn’t love crisp, toasted French bread topped with tomatoes? This tomato mixture features balsamic vinegar for a sweet but acidic kick.

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Ham and Fresh Basil Pinwheels

Rock_lobster

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Pinwheel sandwiches are a great option to make ahead the morning of a celebration and refrigerate before guests arrive. These pinwheels are filled with cream cheese, ham, lettuce, fresh basil, and sundried tomatoes which provides chew as well as sweet and tangy flavor.

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Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches

Allrecipes Magazine

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Favorite spreads and sandwich fillings get a second life as a tea sandwich when the bread is cut into quarters, not halves. You can do the same with pimento cheese, even chicken salad. Recipe creator wifeyluvs2cook adds that this is a great base recipe and invites you to be creative with her original idea.

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Muffuletta Pinwheels

Mallinda

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This easy-to-hold and easy-to-eat version of the New Orleans classic is filled with all the same flavors you recognize from the traditional sandwich. Black and pimento-stuffed green olives provide salty acidity to cut through unctuous ham and salami.

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English Tea Cucumber Sandwiches

Baking Nana

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Cut your bread into triangles for a fun spin on sandwich shapes. Reviewers suggest not being shy with the dill to help boost the flavor.

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12 Elegant Tea Sandwiches

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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

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Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta

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Asparagus Sandwiches

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Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

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Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

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Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

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Cinnamon Apple and Havarti Tea Sandwiches

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Balsamic Bruschetta

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Ham and Fresh Basil Pinwheels

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Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches

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Muffuletta Pinwheels

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English Tea Cucumber Sandwiches

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