Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this refreshing Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Lemonade, a vibrant twist on classic lemonade that's as healthy as it is delicious. Bursting with hydrating cucumber, zesty fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and sweetened naturally with just a touch of honey, this invigorating beverage is perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and fragrant mint. Blended to silky smoothness and served chilled over ice, it’s the ultimate drink for sunny afternoons or as a cooling accompaniment to Mediterranean-inspired meals. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, low-calorie recipe is a hydrating powerhouse packed with antioxidants and a subtle herbal finish. Serve it with a garnish of cucumber slices or mint sprigs for an elegant, guilt-free treat that embodies the essence of Mediterranean goodness!
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Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 4 medium Lemons
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 10 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
- 4 cups Cold Water
- 2 cups Ice Cubes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks. Place the cucumber pieces into a blender.
Step 2
Juice the lemons to obtain fresh lemon juice and add it to the blender with the cucumber pieces.
Step 3
Add the honey, fresh mint leaves, and salt to the blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove the pulp and achieve a smooth liquid.
Step 5
Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
Step 6
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber lemonade over the ice.
Step 7
Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint or a slice of cucumber if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2131g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 323.0 |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1231.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 64.3g | |
| Protein 5.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 181.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 972.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories