Here’s a salad that’s as “healthy” as you can get while still managing to sneak in coffee pudding cups. The cucumber and bean salad is your obligatory attempt at eating something green and “good for you,” while the coffee pudding cups offer the perfect excuse to say, “I deserve this.” Toss some beans into a bowl, add cucumbers, and pretend you’re on a wellness journey. The real magic happens when you scoop that coffee-infused pudding into your mouth, making all those green vegetables worth it. Balanced, right? Not really, but it’s delicious.
Cucumber and Bean Salad with Coffee Pudding Cups
A light, crunchy cucumber and bean salad paired with indulgent coffee pudding cups. Health meets dessert in a surprisingly delightful way.
Ingredients
For the Cucumber and Bean Salad:
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked mixed beans e.g., black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coffee Pudding Cups:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
For the Cucumber and Bean Salad:
- Toss together cucumbers, beans, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Add fresh cilantro and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.
For the Coffee Pudding Cups:
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, brewed coffee, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually pour in the hot cream mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Return to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into individual cups and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish with dark chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 380Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Iron: 12%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 9%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a sprinkle of feta cheese to the salad if you’re feeling extra.
- For a more indulgent dessert, top the pudding with whipped cream or more chocolate.
- If you’re too impatient to wait, chill the pudding in the freezer for a quicker set.
