Mediterranean Diet Friendly 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 first, which is a small but smart step that keeps the sauce from turning watery and ensures every spoonful is concentrated with flavor. Mint, parsley, lemon juice, and zest bring layers of freshness, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil pulls it all together into something silky and cohesive. The garlic adds just enough bite without overwhelming the delicate green notes. It comes together in a blender with a few quick pulses, so the texture stays pleasantly chunky rather than turning into a smooth purée — that little bit of body makes it so much more interesting. This is exactly the kind of recipe that fits naturally into a plant-forward, olive-oil-based way of eating, leaning on whole, minimally processed ingredients with zero compromise on taste. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or warm flatbread and watch it disappear.
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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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