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Cucumber Salad with Coffee Panna Cotta

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Fresh cucumber salad meets creamy vegan coffee panna cotta. It's light, bold, cool, rich, and totally not confused about itself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber Salad:

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

For the Coffee Panna Cotta:

  • 1½ cups coconut milk full fat
  • ½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp agar-agar powder vegan gelatin substitute

Instructions
 

Cucumber Salad:

  • Combine cucumber slices in a bowl with salt.
  • Let them sit for 5 minutes to release excess water.
  • Whisk vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and dill together.
  • Drain cucumbers and toss with dressing.
  • Chill for 10 minutes, then serve with flair.

Coffee Panna Cotta:

  • In a saucepan, mix coconut milk, espresso, syrup, vanilla, and agar-agar.
  • Bring to a simmer while whisking constantly.
  • Simmer for 2–3 minutes to activate agar.
  • Pour into molds or serving glasses.
  • Let cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours until set.

Notes

📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Cucumber Salad:
  • Calories: 65
  • Total Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
Coffee Panna Cotta:
  • Calories: 210
  • Total Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g

💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

Cucumber Salad:
  • Vitamin K: 22%
  • Vitamin C: 12%
  • Potassium: 6%
  • Copper: 4%
  • Folate: 5%
Coffee Panna Cotta:
  • Calcium: 4%
  • Iron: 8%
  • Magnesium: 10%
  • Zinc: 5%
  • Vitamin E: 3%

✨ Notes & Tips

  • Use English cucumbers—they're crunchier, prettier, and basically the supermodels of the vegetable drawer.
  • For extra drama, top panna cotta with shaved vegan chocolate or espresso dust.
  • Agar-agar sets faster than your ex ghosted you—don’t overcook.
  • Serve the salad chilled and the dessert cold for full sensory magic.
  • Leftover panna cotta? Store it in the fridge, not your purse, please.