Southern Tea Sandwich

Directions

1. 1
   Wrap cucumber in thin, clean dishtowel and squeeze out as much juice as possible.
2. 2
   Discard juice.
3. 3
   Mash cream cheese with a fork until smooth.
4. 4
   Add cucumber and mix.
5. 5
   Wrap grated onion in another clean dishtowel and squeeze juice INTO cream cheese, then discard grated onion.
6. 6
   Mix mayonnaise and Tabasco into cream cheese mixture.
7. 7
   Season with salt and add 1 drop green food coloring.
8. 8
   Mix well.
9. 9
   Cut crusts off very thin white or rye bread, then spread one side with cream cheese mixture, topping with another slice.
10. 10
    Cut into finger sandwiches.