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    Home » Sides » What To Serve With Finger Sandwiches – 27 ideas!

    What To Serve With Finger Sandwiches – 27 ideas!

    Published: Mar 18, 2024 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Finger sandwiches are a great choice for a light lunch or afternoon snack! But what do you serve alongside this light recipe? Read on for 27 ideas about what to serve with finger sandwiches.

    Close up of cucumber cream cheese sandwiches on a plate.

    What To Serve With Finger Sandwiches

    Although finger sandwiches are traditionally served with afternoon tea in England, I strongly believe that they work any time of day and in any part of the world. Being a born and raised American myself, I am a self-proclaimed lover of mini sandwiches.

    I love dainty bites of any kind. Also, there are so many different ways to stack and enjoy a ‘wich. The options are endless.

    Whether you are serving them for a small gathering of friends, a baby shower, a bridal shower or as game day food you might be wondering what to serve with finger sandwiches. Here’s an assortment of ideas that everyone will love:

    • Tea, of course! Any variety will provide that tea time experience, such as earl grey tea.
    • Finger food snacks such as olives, pickles or nuts.
    • How about a hot sandwich to accompany your cold sandwich, such as a classic grilled cheese.
    • Spreads, dressings or condiments such as jellies, jams, mustard, ranch, mango chutney or chive butter.
    • Serve alongside a meat and cheese tray loaded with salami, deli meats and an array of your favorite cheeses.
    • Crackers or pita chips are the perfect accompaniment.
    • Fruit salad or fresh fruit.
    • A bowl of hot soup, such as tomato soup or French onion soup.
    • Leafy green chopped salad or any variety of pasta salad.
    • Potato salad, coleslaw or another traditional side dish.
    • French fries, potato chips or another type of cooked potato finger food.
    • Brownies, cookies or any type of dessert bar.
    Table of Contents
    • What To Serve With Finger Sandwiches
    • Finger Sandwich Recipe Variations
    • How To Make Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
    • Make the Best Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches
    • How Many Finger Sandwiches Per Person
    • Best Bread For Finger Sandwiches
    • How To Cut Finger Sandwiches
    • How To Make Finger Sandwiches Ahead of Time
    • Air Fryer French Fries
    • Avocado Ranch Dressing
    • Baked Zucchini Chips
    • Chopped Salad
    • Kale Chips
    • Roasted Tomato Soup
    • French Onion Soup
    • Rock and Roll Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
    • Potato Salad
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
    • Fruit Salad
    • Macaroni Salad
    • Butternut Squash Soup
    • Deviled Eggs
    • Rhubarb Peach Jam
    • Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
    • Chocolate Brownie Cookies
    • Caramel Pecan Bars
    • Peach Coleslaw
    • Homemade Potato Chips
    • Beer Battered Onion Rings
    • Dulce de Leche Scones
    • Butter Tart
    • Petit Fours
    • Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter
    • Perfect Cup of Tea

    Finger Sandwich Recipe Variations

    A few varieties of this light lunch or afternoon tea snack include:

    • Ham with regular or Dijon mustard
    • Classic cucumber with cream cheese and dill
    • Egg salad sandwiches with mayo
    • Smoked salmon
    • Chicken salad
    • Ham salad
    • Roast beef with Swiss cheese
    • Pimiento cheese spread
    • Deli meat with slices of romaine lettuce and cheddar cheese slices
    • Cheese spread and onion
    • Deli meat, lettuce and cheese
    • Peanut butter and jelly

    How To Make Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

    These cucumber tea sandwiches are one of my all-time favorite childhood lunches. Super simple, but so tasty! Great lunch option for guests.

    Make the Best Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

    • Regular or English cucumbers may be used, but the English variety will offer fewer seeds.
    • Pat the cucumber slices with a damp paper towel for using, to remove excess moisture.
    • In addition to the dill, add other fresh herbs of your liking to make the spread even more flavorful.
    • Spice up your cucumber sandwiches by adding cayenne pepper, curry powder, extra black pepper or red pepper flakes to the mixture.
    • A splash or two of Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest or squirt of lemon juice will all provide some stronger flavors that balance out the cucumbers nicely.
    • Hold delicate crustless sandwiches together better by wrapping them halfway with parchment or wax paper.

    How Many Finger Sandwiches Per Person

    Plan for four small sandwiches per person when serving as a main course for lunch. If you are serving them as part of an appetizer spread for a party, two per person will suffice.

    Best Bread For Finger Sandwiches

    Typically finger sandwiches are made using soft white bread, rye bread or whole wheat bread slices. The most important thing is that the bread is fairly thinly sliced and soft in texture.

    How To Cut Finger Sandwiches

    To cut a finger sandwich, remove the crusts, then cut into small squares, or rectangles approximately 1 inch wide by 3 inches long. You can also use a cookie cutter to cut out different shapes.

    How To Make Finger Sandwiches Ahead of Time

    Make little sandwiches ahead of time, minus any spreads. If using spreads, do not cut until just before serving. Stack on a plate and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator overnight.

    Just before serving, add spreads to the bread (if using), slice and serve.

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