Cucumbers: Cucumber Smoothies (0814)
Annabelle Breakey
Total Time 15 mins
AuthorJerry Anne Di Vecchio

Yogurt drinks are popular across the Middle East and South Asia. We like ours with puréed cucumber and herbs, plus a spritz of club soda. If the cucumber peels and seeds are tender, they don’t need to be removed.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Whirl yogurt, chopped cucumbers, herbs, lemon juice, 3/4 cup ice cubes, and the salt in a blender until smooth.

Step 2
2

Pour cucumber purée into 4 tall glasses (12-oz. size). Fill glasses with club soda and stir. Add more ice if you like, and garnish with cucumber slices.

Step 3
3

Make ahead: Through step 1, up to 4 hours, chilled airtight; stir before using.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving using nonfat yogurt.

Ingredients

 2 cups cold plain yogurt (nonfat, low-fat, or whole-milk)
 2 1/2 cups chopped cold cucumbers (any variety), plus 4 slices
 2 1/2 tablespoons packed coarsely chopped fresh dill
 2 1/2 tablespoons packed coarsely chopped fresh basil
 2 1/2 tablespoons packed coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  About 1 1/2 cups cold club soda or sparkling water

Directions

Step 1
1

Whirl yogurt, chopped cucumbers, herbs, lemon juice, 3/4 cup ice cubes, and the salt in a blender until smooth.

Step 2
2

Pour cucumber purée into 4 tall glasses (12-oz. size). Fill glasses with club soda and stir. Add more ice if you like, and garnish with cucumber slices.

Step 3
3

Make ahead: Through step 1, up to 4 hours, chilled airtight; stir before using.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving using nonfat yogurt.

Cucumber Smoothies

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