Mediterranean Diet Friendly Avocado, Lime & Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, creamy, and impossibly vibrant, these little shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks. Ripe avocado and fresh cucumber form a silky base, while lime juice, ginger, and a touch of turmeric layer in brightness and warmth that keep every sip interesting. Garlic-infused olive oil ties it all together with that characteristic richness that makes this style of eating so satisfying — healthy fats doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The straining step is worth every second, giving you a glossy, restaurant-quality pour that looks stunning in a shot glass. Because everything here is whole, plant-forward, and built around fresh produce and good oil, it fits naturally into a Mediterranean approach without any substitutions or workarounds. Make the base ahead and keep it chilled until guests arrive — the flavors actually deepen as it rests, so it rewards a little patience.
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8 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 lb total), peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
- thin cucumber rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, avocado, lime juice, cold water, cilantro, ginger, garlic-infused olive oil, sea salt, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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