Pork 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. English cucumber forms the refreshing base, while packed fresh mint leaves and a hit of lemon juice and zest give it that clean, vibrant punch you want drizzled over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or spooned alongside a grain bowl. A quick salting and draining step pulls excess moisture from the cucumber first, which is what keeps the final sauce from turning watery and dull. The garlic adds just enough depth without overwhelming the freshness, and a slow drizzle of extra virgin olive oil at the end brings it all together into something silky and cohesive. Optional parsley rounds out the herb profile if you want an extra layer of green flavor. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork derivatives — no hidden additives, no label-reading stress, just straightforward whole-food cooking. Make it ahead and keep it chilled for up to two days, and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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