Finnish Rye Bread Board with Butter & Salami
Crispy-edged dark rye bread toasted and loaded with cold butter, salami, cheese, and tangy cucumbers—a Scandinavian-style open-faced bite that's more sandwich than bread. Ready in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 4 slices dark rye bread (ruisleipä or pumpernickel)
- 8 slices salami
- 4 slices sliced cheese (cheddar or gouda)
- 1 whole cucumber
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Toast rye bread slices until edges are dark and crispy, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Slice cucumber into thin rounds. Spread butter generously over each warm toast.
- 3
Layer 2 salami slices and 1 cheese slice on each toast, then top with cucumber rounds.
- 4
Season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve immediately while bread is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- toaster or toaster oven
- cutting board
- knife
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