Chicken Free Cucumber Mint Sauce

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(24)

Cool, bright, and herbaceous, this blended sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. English cucumber forms the fresh base, while packed mint leaves and a handful of parsley bring a garden-green intensity that's hard to resist. A quick salting and draining step pulls excess moisture from the cucumber first, which is what keeps the final texture from turning watery and thin. Lemon juice and zest add a citrusy lift, and a small clove of garlic gives it just enough edge to feel bold rather than bland. A slow drizzle of extra virgin olive oil at the end pulls it all together into a silky, cohesive sauce with a pleasantly chunky texture. It comes together entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients with no animal proteins in sight — making it a genuinely effortless fit for anyone avoiding poultry. Serve it right away for peak freshness, or stash it in the fridge for up to two days and let the flavors deepen even further.

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Ingredients

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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