Legume Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green gazpacho is the kind of bowl that makes you stop and wonder why you haven't been blending cucumbers and avocado together your whole life. The Granny Smith apple brings a bright, tart edge that cuts through the richness of the avocado, while fresh sage and parsley give it an herby depth that feels genuinely sophisticated. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the cool, creamy base. Everything goes straight into the blender — no cooking, no fuss — and a short chill in the fridge lets the flavors come together beautifully before serving. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that proves you're not missing a thing: every ingredient is a whole fruit, vegetable, or herb, with zero beans, lentils, or pea-based fillers hiding anywhere. Finish each bowl with a ribbon of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds, and it looks as stunning as it tastes.
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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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