Fructose Free Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, refreshing, and surprisingly elegant, these chilled cucumber shooters are the kind of appetizer that disappears from a party tray in minutes. The base is crisp English cucumber blended with fresh parsley, mint, and chives, then brightened with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a whisper of ground ginger — it's herbaceous and clean without being fussy. Managing fructose intake often means scanning labels for hidden sweeteners or high-fructose produce, but every ingredient here is naturally low in fructose and completely unprocessed. Cucumber is one of the most fructose-friendly vegetables around, and the supporting cast of fresh herbs, olive oil, and a small amount of garlic keeps things well within a comfortable range. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives the final liquid a silky, almost restaurant-quality texture that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Served ice-cold in little shot glasses with a thin cucumber round on top, they make a stunning starter or palate cleanser that nobody will guess was built around a dietary need. This is the kind of recipe you'll reach for all summer long.
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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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