Gazpacho
Light and refreshing, this is literally a salad you can sip! The combined flavors are absolutely delicious...and the leftovers, perfecto!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped roma tomato, (this amount is taken from the chopped tomatoes below)
- ¼ cup chopped English cucumber, (this amount is taken from the chopped cucumber below)
- ¼ cup fresh corn kernels
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Gazpacho:
- 2 cups cubed crustless rustic bread
- ½ cup water
- 6 roma tomatoes, chopped, divided
- ½ English cucumber, peeled and chopped, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ large white onion, chopped
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar or rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
- For the garnish, individually place ¼ cup of the chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup of the chopped cucumber, the corn kernels and the parsley in separate small bowls. Set aside.
- With the cubed bread and ½ cup of water combined in a medium bowl, let mixture rest for 10-12 minutes, until majority of the water has absorbed.
- Transfer the bread mixture to a large bowl and add the remaining tomatoes, cucumber, chopped red bell pepper and the last 5 ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Place the mixture in bowl of a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
- With a strainer over a large bowl, strain gazpacho. No need to strain if you prefer it slightly chunky.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 ½ hours until completely chilled. Gazpacho can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Keep covered and refrigerated.
- Ladle gazpacho into bowls.
- Choosing a little bit of each or your favorites, garnish with your choice of desired reserved vegetables: tomato, cucumber, corn and/or parsley.
- Serve well chilled.
Notes
Gr8 Tip:
IF you have any leftovers, how about this…freeze the gazpacho in ice cube trays and add to your Bloody Marys in the morning! Amazing, right? You’re welcome!Gr8 Do-Ahead Tip:
Soup can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead of time. Keep refrigerated and serve cold. Tried this recipe?Mention @Great8Friends or tag #gr8food!