Ah, the classic cucumber and corn salad, perfect for pretending you’re eating healthy. But who are we kidding? We all know the real star is the mocha tiramisu. It’s the dessert that effortlessly screams, “I’m fancy, but also, I need coffee.” You get the refreshing crunch of cucumber and corn with a side of pure indulgence in the form of decadent, coffee-laced tiramisu. Because nothing says sophistication like mixing vegetables with something that definitely isn’t a vegetable. It’s practically genius.

Cucumber and Corn Salad with Mocha Tiramisu

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A fresh cucumber and corn salad paired with a rich mocha tiramisu for the perfect balance of light and indulgent.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings 4 servings

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cucumber and Corn Salad:

2 cucumbers diced
1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mocha Tiramisu:

1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp sugar
1 package ladyfingers
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp dark chocolate shaved

Instructions

Cucumber and Corn Salad:

Dice the cucumbers and chop the red onion.
In a bowl, combine cucumbers, corn, and red onion.
Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and serve chilled.

Mocha Tiramisu:

Brew coffee and stir in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, whip mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth and thick.
Lightly dip ladyfingers into the cooled coffee mixture and layer them in a dish.
Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers. Repeat layers.
Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, shave dark chocolate on top for a finishing touch.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

Vitamin A: 6%
Vitamin C: 12%
Calcium: 8%
Iron: 10%
Magnesium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips

For extra crunch, add toasted pine nuts to the salad.
Make sure to let the tiramisu chill long enough—impatience never makes for good dessert.
Don’t skimp on the dark chocolate; it’s the cherry on top.

Cucumber and Corn Salad with Mocha Tiramisu