Cucumber Salad with Coffee Truffles
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A crisp cucumber salad teams up with rich, homemade coffee truffles for a wildly refreshing and decadently caffeinated vegan two-course masterpiece.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 70 kcal
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch sea salt
- Fresh mint finely chopped (1 tbsp)
Coffee Truffles:
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1½ cups vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Cocoa powder or crushed almonds for rolling
Cucumber Salad:
Slice cucumbers thin using a sharp knife or mandoline.
In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, agave, olive oil, and salt.
Toss cucumbers in the dressing.
Add mint. Chill for 10 minutes. Done.
Coffee Truffles:
Heat coconut milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
Stir in coffee powder and vanilla extract.
Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 1 minute.
Stir until smooth. Add salt. Chill for 20 minutes.
Scoop, shape into balls, roll in cocoa or nuts. Chill again.
Eat two. Pretend you’ll save the rest.
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:
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Calories: 70
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Total Fat: 2g
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Saturated Fat: 0.3g
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Carbohydrates: 9g
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Fiber: 1g
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Protein: 1g
Coffee Truffles:
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Calories: 210
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Total Fat: 15g
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Saturated Fat: 9g
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Carbohydrates: 20g
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Fiber: 2g
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Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:
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Vitamin C: 12%
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Vitamin K: 18%
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Potassium: 6%
Coffee Truffles:
✨ Additional Notes & Tips
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Add chili flakes to the salad if you enjoy a little kick with your crunch.
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Roll truffles in espresso powder for an extra jolt that judges no one.
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Store salad covered in the fridge for freshness—unlike your last situationship.
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These truffles also moonlight as emergency emotional support snacks.
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Pair with herbal tea or wine depending on the vibe.