Cool off on a hot summer day with a refreshing melon mint and cucumber smoothie. This healthy and delicious drink is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's also low in calories and fat, making it a great choice for a light breakfast, snack, or post-workout drink. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can enjoy this refreshing and nutritious smoothie anytime.
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MELON, MINT, AND CUCUMBER SMOOTHIE
Refreshing and hydrating, this smoothie is a great way to get in a few extra helpings of fruits and veggies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 g
CUCUMBER-MELON SMOOTHIES
My cool honeydew and cucumber smoothie has only five ingredients. I sometimes add a small avocado to make it extra creamy.-Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place half of each of the following in a blender: yogurt, honey, melon, cucumber and, if desired, mint. Cover; process until blended. Add 1 cup ice; cover and process until smooth. Pour into three glasses; repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD
Alex loves mint in many forms: muddled in a cocktail, layered in a sandwich or tossed with fruit like in this melon salad.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Slice the ends off, then slice off the skin with a knife. Cut the flesh into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Transfer 1 heaping cup of melon chunks to a blender. Refrigerate the remaining melon chunks in a large bowl until chilled.
- Make the dressing: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lime zest and juice and the honey to the blender. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning; add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if needed to make a smooth dressing. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
- In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of pepper. Toss the chilled melon chunks with the dressing. Add the cucumbers, sprinkle the mint on top and mix a little.
CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Use the larger-size scoop on a melon baller to scoop out the flesh. The goal is to tightly pack about 6 generous cups of melon flesh and then hollow the four melon halves out for presentation. Scrape the halves with a spoon to smooth the insides and gather additional flesh (and trap any juices) in a separate bowl until you have 1 heaping cup. Save the melon halves. Refrigerate the melon balls.
- Place the melon scraps and juices in a blender and add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime zest and juice and honey. Puree until smooth and taste for seasoning. Add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if more liquid is needed to make a smooth puree. Refrigerate.
- In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of black pepper. Toss the melon balls with the dressing. Sprinkle the cucumbers and mint over the melon and mix a little. Fill the melon halves.
CUCUMBER-HONEYDEW SMOOTHIE
This is the ultimate summer drink! It's light and refreshing, and a perfect end to a hot day!
Provided by Heidi
Categories Drinks Recipes Smoothie Recipes Veggie
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, honeydew melon, passion fruit juice, and ice in a blender. Pull leaves from mint springs and add to blender. Blend mixture until smooth. Pour into tall glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 49.7 mg, Sugar 51.9 g
CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER, AND MINT SOUP
For an extra hint of sweetness, drizzle the soup with a bit of honey just before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel, halve, and seed 2 cucumbers, then coarsely chop. (You should have about 4 1/2 cups.) Halve and seed remaining (unpeeled) cucumber; cut into a 1/4-inch dice. Working in batches, puree chopped cucumbers, melon, 1/2 cup lime juice, mint, and ice in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and more lime juice. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
- Smear 1/4 cup yogurt onto two sides of each serving bowl. Spoon chilled soup into bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with diced cucumbers and mint. Serve, with lime wedges.
CUCUMBER & MELON SMOOTHIE
I'm always on the lookout for ways to sneak greens into fusspot toddler DD, this recipe was in a smoothie book I have. It's not too sweet so perfect for toddlers & Miss DD drank this up no problem.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Smoothies
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend the first 4 ingredients until smooth, serve over ice and add a dash of lime if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 87.7, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 38.5, Protein 7.2
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful fruits and vegetables for the best taste.
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor and aroma.
- Add a little honey or maple syrup to taste, if desired.
- Use a high-powered blender to get a smooth and creamy texture.
- Serve the smoothie immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
The Melon Mint and Cucumber Smoothie is a refreshing and healthy way to start your day or cool off on a hot summer afternoon. With its combination of sweet melon, crisp cucumber, and refreshing mint, this smoothie is sure to please even the most discerning palate. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give this smoothie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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