The vibrant, light green gazpacho is artfully served in petite, clear shot glasses, exhibiting its tantalizing freshness. Garnished with a tempting swirl of yogurt on top, this dish is sprinkled with finely chopped red bell peppers, providing a touch of allure with its contrasting color.

Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters

Name: Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: large cucumber, 2 peeled and seeded; shallots, 2 finely chopped; garlic cloves, 2 minced; green bell pepper, 1 chopped; red bell pepper, 1 finely diced for garnish; white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp; water, 1/2 cup; almonds, 1/4 cup chopped; fresh dill, 1 tbsp chopped; yogurt, 2 tbsp to garnish; smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp; sea salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Category Appetizer

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: June 23, 2024

Embrace the warm summer day with a refreshing Spanish-inspired appetizer - Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters. This chilling delight integrates the cooling effect of cucumber with a titillating taste fusion of Spanish ingredients.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large cucumber - 2 - peeled and seeded
Shallots - 2 - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Green bell pepper - 1 - chopped
Red bell pepper - 1 - finely diced for garnish
White wine vinegar - 1 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp
Water - 1/2 cup
Almonds - 1/4 cup - chopped
Fresh dill - 1 tbsp - chopped
Yogurt - 2 tbsp - to garnish
Smoked paprika - 1/2 tsp
Sea salt - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥒🫑🧄🍶

Combine cucumber, green bell pepper, shallots, garlic, white wine vinegar, olive oil, water, almonds in the bowl of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Step 2 - 🧂🪴🌶️

Season this cucumber mixture with salt, black pepper and smoked paprika.
Step 3 - ❄️⏱️🥣

Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Step 4 - 🥛🍽️🏺

When ready to serve, pour the gazpacho into shot glasses, leaving a little space on top for garnishing.
Step 5 - 🥛🌶️🌿

Garnish each shooter with a swirl of yogurt, a sprinkle of finely chopped red bell pepper and fresh dill.

Additional

This gazpacho is a perfect appetizer that you can prepare ahead of time for your dinner parties. Make a larger batch, and it doubles as a delightful, light lunch for the next day. For a non-vegan option, you can garnish with crumbled feta. If you want it even spicier, add a jalapeno or two to the blender.