Cucumberade

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • sea salt, a small pinch
  • 6 cups water

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice one cucumber and reserve.
  2. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop the second cucumber.
  3. Puree the chopped cucumber with the lemon and lime juices, salt, and 1 cup water in a blender.
  4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a ladle or rubber spatula to extract as much juice from the pulp as possible.
  5. Add the remaining water and the cucumber slices; stir gently.
  6. Refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

33 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.7g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 8.5g 3% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9696mg 100% DV
Potassium 235.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3% DV
Calcium 31.3mg 2% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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