Cucumber-Mint Hydration Elixir
A refreshing, electrolyte-rich beverage to combat headaches and nausea during Whole30, featuring hydrating cucumbers and calming mint. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cucumber, fresh mint leaves, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 55 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 4 cups filtered water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice 1 large cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes; place in a blender with 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and 1 thinly sliced lime wedge.
- Step 2: Add 4 cups filtered water and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the blender, then blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing firmly with a spoon to extract all liquid; discard pulp.
- Step 4: Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled over ice for immediate headache relief.
