Chilled Summer Corn and Avocado Gazpacho
A smooth and chilled gazpacho combining sweet summer corn and creamy avocado for a nutritious and cooling soup. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh corn kernels, ripe avocado, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 4 ears) fresh corn kernels
- 1 large, peeled and pitted ripe avocado
- 1 medium, peeled and chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 small, seeded and chopped jalapeño
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 3 cups fresh corn kernels and sauté for 5-6 minutes until kernels are tender and slightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Step 2: In a blender, combine the cooled corn kernels, 1 large peeled and pitted ripe avocado, 1 medium peeled and chopped cucumber, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 small seeded and chopped jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup cold water, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Pour the gazpacho into a large bowl or individual serving glasses, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled.
- Step 4: Before serving, stir gently and garnish with a few cilantro leaves or a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.








