Low Sugar Cucumber Mint Sauce
Cool, herby, and bright with citrus, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. English cucumber forms the fresh, watery base, while packed mint leaves and a hit of lemon juice and zest give it that clean, almost electric flavor that store-bought sauces rarely manage to pull off. Draining the cucumber first is a small but smart step — it keeps the texture just right and prevents the sauce from turning watery before it even hits the table. A single clove of garlic and a drizzle of good olive oil round everything out without overpowering the herbs. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no hidden sweetener sneaking in to throw off the flavor or your goals. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, making it an easy go-to for grilled proteins, grain bowls, wraps, or anything that needs a fresh, zesty lift.
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4 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chopped cucumber in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of the sea salt and let it drain for 15 minutes, until the cucumber has released most of its excess water.
- 2
Transfer the drained cucumber to a blender or food processor. Add the mint leaves, parsley (if using), garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
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