Chestnut Free Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, herby, and impossibly refreshing, these cucumber gazpacho shooters are the kind of appetizer that disappears the moment they hit the table. Fresh English cucumber gets blended with garlic, parsley, mint, and chives, then brightened with apple cider vinegar and a whisper of ground ginger for a flavor that's clean and surprisingly complex. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil rounds everything out and gives the liquid a silky, slightly viscous texture that feels elegant in a little shot glass. The mixture is strained for a smooth, polished finish, then chilled until ice cold before serving — making it a fantastic make-ahead option for entertaining. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from chestnuts and tree nut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required. Garnished with a thin cucumber round and a pinch of fresh parsley, these shooters look like something from a restaurant tasting menu but come together with nothing more than a blender and a strainer. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want a light, garden-fresh bite, this one is a total crowd-pleaser.
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8 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers (about 2 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup cold water, plus more as needed
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- thin cucumber rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, chives, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, ground ginger, and cold water in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60 seconds. If the mixture is too thick to pour easily, add cold water 1 tbsp at a time and blend briefly until it reaches a pourable, slightly viscous consistency.
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