Vegetarian Avocado, Lime & Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, creamy, and impossibly vibrant, these chilled shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks. Ripe avocado gives the base a silky, almost velvety texture, while fresh lime juice, ginger, and a touch of turmeric layer in brightness and warmth that keep every sip interesting. Garlic-infused olive oil adds depth without any fuss, and straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the small extra step that transforms it from a smoothie into something genuinely elegant. Everything here is naturally plant-based — no meat, no gelatin, no workarounds needed — so it fits a meat-free table without any substitutions or compromises. The hardest part is waiting the 30 minutes for the soup to chill properly, but that rest time is what lets the flavors settle into something cohesive and restaurant-worthy. Serve them straight from the fridge in little shot glasses with a thin cucumber round on top, and watch them disappear before you've even set down the tray.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!