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It’s that golden time of year for tennis fans — the white outfits and the lawns of Wimbledon are upon us. The famed tennis event is in its second week starting today and, thus, it seemed like a perfect time for a Wimbledon-based Meatless Monday. I mean, why not, right?

Thus, I offer to you this very “British summer” offering from the Whole Foods recipe catalog: Cucumber sandwiches with strawberries and watercress.

Strawberries and cream is the preferred dessert of Wimbledon, and cucumbers and watercress are often included in the tea time sandwich selection.

So, find the day’s Wimbledon recap on The Tennis Channel and enjoy some of the play with a meal inspired by those lush lawns.

Cucumber Sandwiches with Strawberries and Watercress

8 large strawberries

4 ounces (8 tablespoons) Neufchâtel, softened

1 tablespoon chopped mint

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced

1 bunch watercress, long stems trimmed

8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

Chop 4 of the strawberries and slice the remaining 4. In a large bowl, mash chopped strawberries with a fork. Add Neufchâtel, mint and zest and mix until well combined.

Spread strawberry mixture evenly between slices of bread. Arrange cucumbers, sliced berries and watercress over half of the slices. Top with remaining slices to form sandwiches, then cut in half and serve.

— Recipe from www.wholefoodsmarket.com.