Whole30 Cucumber Lemonade
Refreshingly crisp and vibrantly hydrating, this Whole30 Cucumber Lemonade is the ultimate summer drink with a healthy twist! Made from just six simple, whole-food ingredients, including fresh cucumber, zesty lemon juice, and invigorating mint leaves, this recipe is a pure, sugar-free delight that fits perfectly into your Whole30 lifestyle. Blended together and strained for a silky-smooth texture, every sip of this lemonade strikes the perfect balance between tangy and cooling, with a subtle hint of sea salt to enhance the natural flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, nutrient-packed way to beat the heat. Serve this chilled elixir at your next gathering or enjoy it solo as a revitalizing pick-me-up!
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Ingredients
- 1 large fresh cucumber
- 3 medium lemons
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 6 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks.
Step 2
Juice the lemons until you have about 3/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Step 3
In a blender, combine cucumber chunks, lemon juice, water, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
Step 4
Place ice cubes in a large pitcher.
Step 5
Strain the blended mixture into the pitcher using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp and seeds.
Step 6
Stir in sea salt to the strained mixture.
Step 7
Taste and adjust lemon juice or water levels according to your preference.
Step 8
Serve chilled and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1918.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100.8 |
| Total Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 619.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.5g | |
| Protein 4.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 159.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 699.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories