You came here for vegetables, but let’s be honest—you stayed for the dessert. Cucumber salad? She’s crisp, cool, and effortlessly green.
But add mocha pudding, and suddenly it’s giving “wellness goddess meets caffeinated temptress.” Yes, you can have both. Salad and sass.
This combo is for women who meal prep kale but also binge coffee like it’s personality fuel. Light lunch meets dark cravings, darling.
Balance is beautiful, especially when it includes chocolate. Let your inner plant queen and mocha monster peacefully coexist—with cucumbers and pudding. Obviously.
Cucumber Salad with Mocha Pudding
A refreshing cucumber salad served with luscious mocha pudding—a plant-based duo that says, “I work out, but I also espresso.”
Ingredients
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint
Mocha Pudding:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Cucumber Salad:
- Slice cucumbers into a bowl.
- Mix vinegar, syrup, salt, and oil in another bowl.
- Pour dressing over cucumber slices and toss.
- Top with chopped herbs and chill.
Mocha Pudding:
- In a saucepan, whisk almond milk, cocoa, syrup, cornstarch, and coffee until smooth.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt, blend for creaminess.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Serve chilled next to your fancy little cucumber moment.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Calories: 55
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Vitamin K: 18%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Potassium: 6%
- Iron: 3%
- Folate: 5%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 4%
- Phosphorus: 5%
✨ Additional Notes & Tips
- Use espresso for extra kick—because why whisper when you can shout?
- Add chia seeds to pudding for bonus texture and smug superfood points.
- Swap almond milk with oat milk for a creamier vibe.
- Serve the salad ultra-chilled and the pudding cool but firm.
- Pair with iced coffee and your most judgmental facial expression.
