Tomato, Watercress, and Chive Butter Sandwich

1 English cucumber

thinly sliced pumpernickel bread

mayonnaise

finely chopped mint

mint sprigs

salt to taste

ground pepper to taste

Cut cucumber into thin slices (as many as the number of sandwiches needed). With round cutter (about the same size as the cucumber slices) cut the same number of bread circles. Mix mayonnaise with enough chopped mint to taste. Spread on bread circles to edge. Top with cucumber slice. Garnish each with twig mint leaf and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve at once.

If making ahead of time, do not assemble until ready to serve.  The cucumber will make the bread soggy.