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Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Mocha Mousse

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A fresh and crunchy cucumber-carrot salad, topped with rich and indulgent mocha mousse. Perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber and Carrot Salad:

  • 2 cucumbers sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled and julienned
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mocha Mousse:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Slice the cucumbers and julienne the carrots.
  • Toss them together in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • For the mousse, melt the chocolate and dissolve the coffee granules in hot water.
  • Whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold in the melted chocolate and coffee mixture.
  • Spoon the mousse over the salad or serve separately.
  • Chill the mousse for 2 hours until set.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 290
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 100%
  • Vitamin C: 8%
  • Iron: 6%
  • Calcium: 4%
  • Magnesium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • For a lighter mousse, you can substitute the heavy cream with whipped coconut cream.
  • Add a dash of cinnamon to the mousse for a warm kick.
  • If you don’t have an electric mixer, a whisk and some patience will do the trick!