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Spinach, Lemon & Cucumber Refreshing Juice - Light, Bright, and Hydrating

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Spinach: 2 packed cups of fresh baby spinach (or regular spinach, stems trimmed)
  • Cucumber: 1 large cucumber (English or Persian types work well)
  • Lemon: 1 medium lemon (peeled if blending; unpeeled if juicing and you like a slight bitter note)
  • Apple or Pear: 1 medium, for natural sweetness (optional but recommended)
  • Fresh Ginger: 1/2–1 inch piece, peeled (optional for a gentle kick)
  • Mint: A small handful of fresh mint leaves (optional for extra freshness)
  • Cold Water or Coconut Water: 1/2–1 cup, if using a blender
  • Ice: For serving
  • Pinch of Salt: Optional, to enhance flavor

Instructions
 

  • Wash and prep: Rinse spinach, cucumber, lemon, and apple well. Peel the lemon (if blending) and ginger. Core the apple. Roughly chop everything into blender-friendly chunks.
  • Choose your method: If you have a juicer, feed cucumber, spinach, lemon, apple, and ginger through. If using a blender, add all ingredients with 1/2–1 cup cold water or coconut water.
  • Blend until smooth: Start on low, move to high, and blend until the mixture looks silky and bright green.
  • Strain (optional): For a smoother, juice-like texture, pour through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag. Press to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Taste and adjust: Add a squeeze more lemon for brightness, a few mint leaves for freshness, or a pinch of salt to sharpen the flavors.
  • Serve cold: Pour over ice and enjoy immediately for the crispest taste and best nutrient retention.