Radish and Avocado Gazpacho
This refreshing gazpacho is a delightful blend of crisp radishes, creamy avocado, and bright cucumber. The red onion adds a subtle sharpness, while the cilantro provides a herbaceous freshness. The olive oil and lemon juice emulsify to create a smooth, flavorful base, and the salt and pepper balance out the flavors perfectly. Serve chilled for a perfect summer appetizer or light lunch.
The origins of gazpacho can be traced back to the hot, dry summers of southern Spain, where peasants would combine whatever fresh vegetables they had on hand with stale bread, olive oil, and vinegar to create a cooling and nourishing soup. Over time, gazpacho evolved into a more refined dish, with a variety of ingredients and regional variations. This particular recipe for radish and avocado gazpacho is a modern take on the classic. The radishes add a peppery bite, while the avocado provides a creamy richness. The cucumber adds a refreshing coolness, and the red onion and cilantro add brightness and freshness. The olive oil and lemon juice emulsify to create a smooth, flavorful base, and the salt and pepper balance out the flavors perfectly. This gazpacho is a perfect summer appetizer or light lunch. It is refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. It is also a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables.
Radish and Avocado Gazpacho Radish and Avocado Gazpacho Radish and Avocado Gazpacho Radish and Avocado Gazpacho
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound radishes, trimmed and quartered
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve chilled.
Why It Works
  • The radishes add a peppery bite that balances out the creamy avocado.
  • The cucumber adds a refreshing coolness that makes this gazpacho perfect for summer.
  • The red onion and cilantro add brightness and freshness.
  • The olive oil and lemon juice emulsify to create a smooth, flavorful base.
  • The salt and pepper balance out the flavors perfectly.