BHA & BHT Free Cucumber Mint Sauce
Cool, herby, and bright with citrus, this blended sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cucumber gets salted and drained before blending, which is a small but smart step that keeps the sauce from turning watery and dull. Mint, parsley, lemon juice, and zest all go in together, giving you layers of flavor that feel genuinely vibrant rather than one-note. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil pulls it all into a cohesive, silky texture with just enough body to cling to whatever you're serving it with. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means none of the synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT that sneak into bottled sauces and dressings. If you've been frustrated scanning labels at the store only to find additives hiding in the fine print, making this at home takes about five minutes of active effort and zero guesswork. It's fantastic alongside grilled proteins, spooned over roasted vegetables, or used as a dipping sauce for warm flatbread.
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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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