Mediterranean Diet Friendly Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, bright, and loaded with fresh herbs, this chilled cucumber soup is exactly the kind of dish that makes warm-weather entertaining feel effortless. English cucumbers get blended with garlic, parsley, mint, and chives, then finished with extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a clean, lively flavor that's hard to stop sipping. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives the final liquid a silky, elegant texture that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Served in small shot glasses with a thin cucumber round on top, these little shooters are as beautiful on a tray as they are refreshing to drink. The ingredient list leans heavily on vegetables, fresh herbs, and quality olive oil — the kind of whole-food, plant-forward lineup that makes this a natural fit for Mediterranean-style eating without any compromise on flavor. A touch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting, while the apple cider vinegar brightens everything without overpowering the herbs. Make the base ahead, keep it cold, and pour to order — it's one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you'll add to your rotation.
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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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