Walnut Free Apple, Avocado & Cucumber Gazpacho with Fresh Sage
This chilled green soup is the kind of thing that looks like it came from a fancy restaurant but comes together entirely in a blender. Creamy avocado forms the silky backbone, while Granny Smith apple adds a bright tartness that plays beautifully against the cool cucumber and earthy fresh sage. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger give it a subtle warmth that keeps every sip interesting without overpowering the fresh, garden-forward flavors. Because the whole recipe is built around whole fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut ingredients sneaking in. Just blend, chill, and let the flavors meld — that 30-minute rest in the fridge makes a real difference. Finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a few cucumber rounds, it's as pretty as it is refreshing, and genuinely impressive for a warm-weather lunch or a light starter.
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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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