Paleo Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, crisp, and loaded with fresh herbs, these cucumber gazpacho shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks. English cucumber forms the silky base, blended smooth with garlic, parsley, mint, and chives, then brightened with apple cider vinegar and a whisper of ground ginger for a flavor that's surprisingly complex. Extra-virgin olive oil rounds everything out with a gentle richness that makes each sip feel genuinely satisfying rather than just refreshing. The whole thing gets strained to a perfectly pourable consistency, chilled until cold, and served in little shot glasses — elegant, no-fuss, and completely grain-free and dairy-free by nature. For anyone eating ancestrally, this is the kind of recipe that proves you're not missing a thing, because every single ingredient is exactly what it should be: real food, nothing hidden. A thin cucumber round and a pinch of fresh parsley on top make them look like something from a catered event, even if you pulled them together in your own kitchen. Make a batch ahead, keep it chilled, and let your guests do the rest.
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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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