Lunch: Engagement Ring (Bling) Finger Sandwiches

Finger sandwiches that are great for a bridal shower or engagement party.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Poppy Seeds

Health benefits of Engagement Ring (Bling) Finger Sandwiches

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
1 loaf soft wheat bread, crusts removed
1 loaf soft white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup finely minced green olives
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons bacon, in pieces, for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds, for garnish, optional

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and mayonnaise. Split into 4 approximately 4 oz portions, and put into separate bowls.
Combine pineapple and 4-ounces cream cheese mixture and set aside. Combine green olives and 4 oz cream cheese mixture and set aside. Combine cucumbers and 4 oz cream cheese mixture and set aside. Combine pecans and 4 oz cream cheese mixture and set aside.
To assemble sandwiches, spread the fillings on top of white bread slices and cover with wheat bread slices.
Cut each sandwich into triangles, squares or circles. Arrange on a large platter by sandwich filling.
Garnish with parsley, bacon pieces, poppy seeds or pecans.
In gold ink, write each sandwich filling on a small card, attach it to a toothpick and place it in the center of each pile of sandwiches, identifying the filling.