Mushroom Free Cucumber Mint Sauce
Cool, bright, and herbaceous, this blended sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. English cucumber forms the refreshing base, while packed fresh mint leaves and a hit of lemon juice and zest give it that clean, zippy lift you want on a warm day. A small clove of garlic and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil round out the flavor without weighing it down, and optional fresh parsley adds a subtle earthy note if you have it on hand. The quick salting and draining step is worth every minute — it pulls excess water from the cucumber so the sauce stays vibrant and cohesive rather than watery and thin. A few short pulses in the blender keep the texture pleasantly chunky, which means it clings beautifully to whatever you're serving it with instead of sliding right off. It comes together with nothing but whole, straightforward produce and pantry staples, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it. Make it ahead and keep it chilled for up to two days — though it rarely lasts that long.
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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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