Mediterranean Diet Friendly Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what a blender is capable of. Creamy avocado and crisp cucumber form the silky base, while tart Granny Smith apple adds a bright, unexpected lift that keeps every spoonful lively. Fresh sage and parsley bring an herbal depth that feels genuinely sophisticated, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger round things out with just enough warmth to make the cold temperature feel intentional rather than simple. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil — both blended in and drizzled on top — ties everything together in a way that's completely at home in a plant-forward, Mediterranean-style approach to eating. The whole thing comes together in a single blender, then chills in the fridge until the flavors settle into something that tastes far more considered than the effort involved. It's the kind of no-cook recipe that earns serious compliments at a summer lunch or dinner party starter, especially finished with a few thin cucumber rounds and a curl of fresh sage.
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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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