Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho
Cool, creamy, and vibrantly fresh, this Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho is the ultimate summer soup that requires no cooking and comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring a luscious blend of crisp cucumber, ripe avocado, zesty lime juice, and tangy Greek yogurt, this chilled gazpacho is packed with hydrating ingredients and wholesome flavor. A hint of garlic and cilantro gives it a bold, aromatic touch, while a garnish of green onion and optional red pepper flakes adds a pop of color and heat. Perfect as a light appetizer or a refreshing lunch, this low-effort, high-reward recipe is a healthy way to beat the heat. Serve it cold straight from the fridge for a silky, guilt-free treat that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 2 ripe Avocado
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 stalk Green onion
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers. Cut them into chunks and set aside.
Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender.
Add the cucumber chunks, lime juice, Greek yogurt, cilantro leaves, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the texture is too thick, add more water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Taste the gazpacho and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors.
Before serving, finely chop the green onion and garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of green onion and, if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 508 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 702 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
