Cucumber Water

Prep time:  5 minutes     |    Cooking time:  0 minutes     |     Yields:  2 people

Ingredients: 

1 large cucumber
3 cups water

Directions: 

1. Peel cucumber and slice in half, length wise.
2. Scoop out seeds with a spoon.
3. Cut cucumber into chunks.
4. Put cucumber and water into a blender and puree.
5. Serve immediately.

Notes: 

Garnish each drink with a mint leaf or wedge of lime.

For a crisp taste add a handful of mint leaves when blending.

Recipe made available by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.