Cucumber-Watermelon Crush

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Cucumber-Watermelon Crush
20 min.
20
19kcal

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As the warm sun graces our days, it's the perfect time to refresh and invigorate your senses with a tantalizing Cucumber-Watermelon Crush. This delightful beverage is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing treat for the body, making it an ideal addition to any summer gathering or a leisurely afternoon snack. With its vibrant hues of green and pink, this drink captures the essence of summer, inviting you to sip and savor each refreshing gulp.

Crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe showcases the crispness of English cucumber and the juicy sweetness of ripe watermelon, harmoniously blended to create a cooling concoction that transcends the ordinary. The addition of fresh mint and a hint of lime juice elevates the flavor profile, offering a delightful burst of freshness that dances on your palate. Whether served as an antipasto, a starter, or a light snack, this Cucumber-Watermelon Crush is sure to impress your guests while keeping health-conscious eaters in mind.

With its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free features, this drink is a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy. Ready in just 20 minutes and boasting only 19 calories per serving, it makes for an effortless and satisfying way to hydrate and nourish. So why not blend up a batch today? Elevate your summer festivities with this thirst-quenching, eye-catching beverage that celebrates the best of nature’s bounty!

Ingredients

  •  cucumber english peeled cut into chunks
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh loosely packed
  • cups ice cubes 
  • tablespoon juice of lime 
  • pinch salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • cups seeded/seedless watermelon seedless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sieve
  • blender
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine wire-mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing solids with a wooden spoon to extract liquid. Discard solids.
  2. Combine ice cubes and watermelon mixture in a blender, and process until smooth and slushy.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories19kcal
Protein5.85%
Fat3.16%
Carbs90.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.24
Glycemic Load
2.88
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.1104347997386%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.19mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:18.88kcal
0.94%
Fat:0.07g
0.11%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.07%
Carbohydrates:4.78g
1.59%
Net Carbohydrates:4.53g
1.65%
Sugar:3.94g
4.38%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3.93mg
0.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.31g
0.61%
Vitamin A:213IU
4.26%
Vitamin C:3.29mg
3.98%
Vitamin K:2.49µg
2.38%
Potassium:60.21mg
1.72%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.51%
Magnesium:5.74mg
1.43%
Copper:0.02mg
1.24%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.09%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes