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Cucumber and Corn Salad with Mocha Tiramisu

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A fresh cucumber and corn salad paired with a rich mocha tiramisu for the perfect balance of light and indulgent.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber and Corn Salad:

  • 2 cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mocha Tiramisu:

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 package ladyfingers
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate shaved

Instructions
 

Cucumber and Corn Salad:

  • Dice the cucumbers and chop the red onion.
  • In a bowl, combine cucumbers, corn, and red onion.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and serve chilled.

Mocha Tiramisu:

  • Brew coffee and stir in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, whip mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth and thick.
  • Lightly dip ladyfingers into the cooled coffee mixture and layer them in a dish.
  • Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers. Repeat layers.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Before serving, shave dark chocolate on top for a finishing touch.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 6%
  • Vitamin C: 12%
  • Calcium: 8%
  • Iron: 10%
  • Magnesium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • For extra crunch, add toasted pine nuts to the salad.
  • Make sure to let the tiramisu chill long enough—impatience never makes for good dessert.
  • Don’t skimp on the dark chocolate; it's the cherry on top.