Red Meat Allergy Friendly Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green gazpacho is the kind of bowl that makes you feel like you're eating something genuinely good for you — and it actually tastes incredible. 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 a subtle depth that keeps every spoonful interesting without overwhelming the fresh, garden-forward flavors. Since the entire recipe is built on fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking in. Everything goes straight into the blender, making this one of the most effortless no-cook meals you can pull together on a warm day. A short chill in the fridge lets the flavors settle and meld beautifully, so a little patience pays off in a big way. Finish it with a slow drizzle of good olive oil and a few fresh sage leaves, 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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