Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho – Ranch Malibu
Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho is the perfect chilled soup perfect for a warm weather lunch.
The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu assists guests in re-calibrating their mind, body and spirit through an intensive week long endurance, wellness and nutrition program. Located three miles above the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Monica Mountains, the 15-cottage retreat is beautifully situated on a large working ranch. The open-air kitchen at The Ranch makes meal time a communal experience. Guests are encouraged to join the Chef during his weekly cooking class to learn the basic techniques and skills required to create a healthy plate. These lessons are reinforced when guests return home with regular communication from The Ranch, including seasonal recipes and tips for maintaining results, like this cool and refreshing soup.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 whole cucumbers - peeled and chopped
- 1 whole avocado - pitted
- 1/4 cup cilantro or basil - chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 whole scallion - chopped
- 1 whole lime - juiced, juice reserved
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup water
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional Garnishes:
- Cherry tomatoes diced
- Watermelon diced
- Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Instructions
- Puree all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender until completely smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste with salt & pepper.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Garnish as desired.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
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