When life gives you cucumbers and coffee, you turn them into a spa day for your taste buds and your emotional support fork.
This vegan duo marries crisp, hydrating cucumber salad with a silky, sassy coffee caramel flan—because you’re classy, chaotic, and deserve both.
Salad keeps it fresh and flan says, “I showed up moisturized, caffeinated, and emotionally stable… almost.”
The combo screams “wellness with a side of decadence,” perfect after yoga or crying in the shower.
Serve it to friends or just yourself—either way, someone fabulous gets fed and caffeinated.
Cucumber Salad with Coffee Caramel Flan
This bold, refreshing vegan pairing gives you the best of both worlds—hydrating cucumber salad and creamy, dreamy coffee caramel flan.
Ingredients
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Coffee Caramel Flan:
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup brewed strong coffee
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Cucumber Salad:
- Slice cucumbers and place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over cucumbers.
- Toss to coat and sprinkle with chopped dill.
- Chill for 10 minutes and serve with attitude.
Coffee Caramel Flan:
- In a saucepan, melt coconut sugar and coffee until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Pour evenly into 4 ramekins.
- In a blender, combine coconut milk, almond milk, cornstarch, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour into a saucepan and heat on medium, whisking constantly until thick, about 6–8 minutes.
- Pour mixture over the coffee caramel layer in ramekins.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish with hot water halfway up sides.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Flip onto plates like the confident queen you are.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Calories: 40
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Vitamin K: 18%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Potassium: 6%
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 8%
✨ Additional Notes & Tips
- Use a mandoline for paper-thin cucumber slices.
- Chill salad before serving—it’s extra bougie that way.
- Swap maple for agave if that’s your vibe.
- Use espresso for a bold flan kick, or decaf if it’s post-8pm.
- Garnish flan with a pinch of sea salt or crushed nuts for drama.
