Cucumber-Mint Hydration Gazpacho

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A refreshing, hydrating cold soup that combats Whole30 headaches with electrolyte-rich ingredients and no hidden sugars. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cucumber, ripe tomatoes, fresh mint leaves 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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

• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes cucumber
• 4 medium, seeded and diced ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1, pitted and diced avocado
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 2 cups of the diced cucumber, all tomatoes, 2 tbsp mint, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend on low for 30 seconds until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
2. Step 2: Transfer mixture to a bowl, stir in remaining 1/2 cup diced cucumber, avocado, and 2 tbsp mint. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and hydrate the body.
3. Step 3: Before serving, taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve chilled in bowls, garnished with 1 tbsp chopped mint per serving.