(Family Features) Summer days can get busy with trips to the pool, walks around the neighborhood, and gatherings with friends and loved ones. Take the hassle out of lunch with these Cucumber Sandwiches that can be made in advance for afternoon pick-me-ups, and visit Culinary.net to find more light, easy meals.

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Cucumber Sandwiches

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

Yield: 4 sandwiches

• Garlic toast
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 cucumbers
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Cut the crust off the bread and set it aside.

In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayo, dill, thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder. Peel cucumbers, then coarsely chop and add to cream cheese mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Spread the mixture over the bread and cut into triangles.

Tip: The Recipe can be doubled if needed.