Description
This refreshing Cucumber Gazpacho is a chilled, creamy soup perfect for warm weather. Combining crisp English cucumbers, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and a tangy blend of lemon juice and red wine vinegar, it’s a light and healthy appetizer or snack that requires no cooking—just blending and chilling.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 4 medium English cucumbers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (plus more for garnish)
Dairy and Oils
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Acid and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus extra to taste
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the cucumbers and scallions, and roughly chop the fresh dill. Measure out the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar to ensure everything is ready for blending.
- Blend the Soup: Add the sliced cucumbers, Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and the chopped dill into a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Then season with salt and pepper to taste, blending briefly again to incorporate.
- Chill the Gazpacho: Transfer the blended soup into a container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly, enhancing the texture and taste.
- Adjust and Garnish: Once chilled, taste the gazpacho and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top each with sliced scallions, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and optionally diced cucumber for added crunch and freshness.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use English cucumbers as they are less bitter and have fewer seeds.
- The soup can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to further develop its taste.
- If a thinner consistency is preferred, add a small amount of cold water or cucumber juice when blending.
- To keep this dish vegan, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Serve chilled for optimal refreshment especially on hot days.
