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Cucumber Salad with Coffee Caramel Flan

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This bold, refreshing vegan pairing gives you the best of both worlds—hydrating cucumber salad and creamy, dreamy coffee caramel flan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 40 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Salad:

  • 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • ½ tsp sesame oil

Coffee Caramel Flan:

  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup brewed strong coffee
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Cucumber Salad:

  • Slice cucumbers and place them in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and salt.
  • Pour the dressing over cucumbers.
  • Toss to coat and sprinkle with chopped dill.
  • Chill for 10 minutes and serve with attitude.

Coffee Caramel Flan:

  • In a saucepan, melt coconut sugar and coffee until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour evenly into 4 ramekins.
  • In a blender, combine coconut milk, almond milk, cornstarch, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
  • Pour into a saucepan and heat on medium, whisking constantly until thick, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over the coffee caramel layer in ramekins.
  • Place ramekins in a baking dish with hot water halfway up sides.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Flip onto plates like the confident queen you are.

Notes

📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Cucumber Salad:
  • Calories: 40
  • Total Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 0.5g
Coffee Caramel Flan:
  • Calories: 210
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g

💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

Cucumber Salad:
  • Vitamin K: 18%
  • Vitamin C: 10%
  • Potassium: 6%
Coffee Flan:
  • Calcium: 12%
  • Iron: 8%

✨ Additional Notes & Tips

  • Use a mandoline for paper-thin cucumber slices.
  • Chill salad before serving—it’s extra bougie that way.
  • Swap maple for agave if that’s your vibe.
  • Use espresso for a bold flan kick, or decaf if it's post-8pm.
  • Garnish flan with a pinch of sea salt or crushed nuts for drama.