Summer Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 6 ripe tomatoes, halved and cored
• 2 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 yellow or red onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus additional for garnish
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 large shallot, chopped
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled, plus more diced for garnish