So, you want to feel healthy but still deserve dessert after making it through another emotionally exhausting Zoom meeting. Relatable, queen.
This combo gives you spa-day cucumber realness with a side of creamy, dreamy, wake-me-up coffee ice cream. It’s basically edible self-care.
You’ll crunch through refreshing greens while your tastebuds party with caffeinated decadence. Yes, it’s weird. No, it’s not illegal.
Balance? Nailed it. Calories? Still counts as salad. This dish is for women who hydrate, hustle, and refuse to give up dessert. Ever.
Cucumber Salad with Coffee Ice Cream
A refreshing cucumber salad served with homemade vegan coffee ice cream—equal parts hydration and decadence, because you can have it all.
Ingredients
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
Coffee Ice Cream:
- 1½ cups canned coconut milk full-fat
- ¾ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Cucumber Salad:
- Slice cucumbers and toss into a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk vinegar, syrup, sesame oil, and salt.
- Pour dressing over cucumber slices and mix well.
- Sprinkle mint over the top. Chill until serving.
- Coffee Ice Cream:
- Whisk together coconut milk, coffee, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn until creamy.
- If using a blender, freeze mixture for 2–3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Serve alongside your cucumber salad like the food rebel you are.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Vitamin K: 19%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Potassium: 5%
- Folate: 4%
- Iron: 2%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 4%
- Phosphorus: 5%
✨ Additional Notes & Flavor Tips
- Chill cucumbers longer for extra crispness—because no one likes a soggy situation.
- Use espresso for a deeper ice cream kick. Cold brew also works if you’re feeling fancy.
- Sprinkle crushed cacao nibs or nuts on top for crunch and drama.
- Serve the salad in martini glasses to feel bougie without trying.
- This recipe is what happens when a wellness retreat meets a coffee shop. Live your best contradictory life.
