Make your St. Patrick’s Day spread green with envy 

(Culinary.net) Freshen up your St. Patrick’s Day menu with easy, light sandwiches inspired by the traditional color of the festivities. These open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for get-togethers with friends and family.  

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St. Patrick’s Day Sandwiches 

Yield: 8 sandwiches 

8 ounces plain cream cheese spread, softened 

1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese 

Salt 

4 English muffins 

24 slices cucumber 

8 thin slices green pepper 

Fresh cilantro leaves 

Lemon juice 

Lemon slices, for garnish (optional) 

In bowl, mix cream cheese spread, mozzarella cheese and salt well. Split English muffins in half. Cut each muffin half into shamrock shape. Spread cheese mixture over each muffin half. Place three cucumbers on each “shamrock,” one on each “leaf.” Use green pepper slice as stem. Place cilantro leaf on top of each sandwich. Sprinkle sandwiches with lemon juice and add lemon slices, for garnish, if desired.