Mustard Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is the kind of thing that looks stunning in a bowl and tastes even better than it looks. Creamy avocado and crisp Granny Smith apple do the heavy lifting here, balanced by cool cucumber, a bright hit of apple cider vinegar, and the earthy warmth of fresh sage. Ground ginger and turmeric add just enough depth to make every spoonful feel intentional rather than thrown together. The whole thing comes together in a blender, which means minimal effort and maximum payoff — just blend, chill, and serve. For anyone navigating mustard-free eating, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every ingredient is fresh, whole, and easy to verify, with no condiments or spice blends that typically sneak mustard in through the back door. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds on top turn it into something genuinely dinner-party worthy. It's the rare no-cook dish that feels both effortless and a little impressive.
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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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