Nightshade Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
Traditional gazpacho is built on tomatoes and peppers, which puts it firmly off the table for anyone avoiding nightshades — but this clever green version flips the whole concept on its head. Creamy avocado takes center stage, blended with crisp English cucumber and tart Granny Smith apple for a chilled soup that's silky, bright, and genuinely refreshing. Fresh sage and parsley give it an herbal backbone that feels sophisticated without being fussy, while a touch of ground ginger and turmeric add just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Apple cider vinegar brings the acidity you'd normally get from tomatoes, so nothing feels missing. Everything goes into the blender, gets chilled, and comes out looking gorgeous — finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds if you're feeling fancy. It's the kind of dish that works as a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a make-ahead option when you want something cool and nourishing ready in the fridge.
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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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