Citrus Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
Cold, creamy, and surprisingly complex, this blended gazpacho is a brilliant no-cook option for warm days when you want something refreshing but genuinely satisfying. Granny Smith apple brings a gentle tartness that does all the heavy lifting here — no lemon or lime needed — while ripe avocado gives the soup its silky, luxurious body. Apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to make every spoonful feel alive, and the combination of fresh sage, parsley, ginger, and turmeric gives it an herbal depth that sets it apart from anything you'd find in a can. Many gazpacho recipes lean hard on citrus for acidity and balance, but this one proves you don't need it when your ingredient list is this thoughtful. Everything goes straight into a blender, so the technique is completely approachable — just blend, chill, and serve. Finished with a ribbon of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds, it looks elegant enough for company but takes almost no effort to pull together.
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4 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1 large granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, packed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup cold water, plus more to thin
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- thinly sliced cucumber rounds, for serving (optional)
- fresh sage leaves, for serving (optional)
- extra-virgin olive oil drizzle, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, avocado, apple, sage, parsley, shallot, garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, cold water, salt, ginger, and turmeric in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60–90 seconds. If the soup is thicker than you'd like, add cold water 2 tbsp at a time and blend briefly until it reaches a pourable, spoonable consistency.
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