Cucumber Swords

Cucumber swords were a lunch item we offered for those not wanting a full sandwich.

• 1 loaf pumpernickel bread, sliced
• 1 pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp fine herb soup mix
• 1 sliced cucumber
• bamboo skewers
• red pepper
• gherkins or tomato slices

1. Place cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and herbs in a mixing bowl and blend well until fluffy.
2. Slice pumpernickel and use a round cookie cutter to cut bread into circles (no crusts).
3. Spread mixture liberally onto bread.
4. Slide a piece of red pepper onto a bamboo skewer.
5. Alternate bread slice, mixture and cucumber until skewer is full.
6. Top with a gherkin or tomato