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Cucumber and Chia Salad with Coffee Flan

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A refreshing cucumber and chia salad paired with a luscious coffee-flavored flan, delivering balance in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber and Chia Salad:

  • 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

For the Coffee Flan:

  • 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Cucumber and Chia Salad:

  • In a bowl, mix cucumber slices, chia seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt/pepper.
  • Toss in thinly sliced red onion.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Coffee Flan:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in coffee and heavy cream, then add vanilla.
  • Pour mixture into a flan pan.
  • Place the flan pan in a larger baking dish, add hot water halfway up the sides.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
  • Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 6g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 4%
  • Vitamin C: 10%
  • Calcium: 8%
  • Iron: 6%
  • Magnesium: 4%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • Don’t skimp on the chia seeds—they help balance out the rich flan.
  • Add a touch of cinnamon to the coffee flan for extra flavor.
  • If you like your salad more tangy, add a splash more lemon juice.