We had a really fun dinner the other night – not only was this gazpacho homemade, but all of the ingredients were from the weekly farmstand near our place. Gazpacho already tastes super healthy and refreshing, but the extra freshness of the vegetables made it that much better. All the ingredients cost $8 and it made enough for 1 dinner and 2 lunches for 2!
The gazpacho turned out so delicious! My husband paired it with an incredible grilled cheese that consisted of sharp cheddar cheese, sauteed onions and peppers on whole wheat bread grilled with olive oil and sea salt. It was perfection.
Ingredients:
1/2 sweet white onion
1 1/2 firm cucumbers
2 small sweet green peppers
6 medium to large tomatoes
2 large garlic cloves
juice of 1 large lemon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 small piece fresh jalapeno, seeded
1 tablespoon sea salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste
*save a bit of tomato, cucumber & green pepper to add on top
Relish:
A few pieces of tomato, cucumber & green pepper slivered/chopped
juice of half of a lemon
fresh cracked black pepper
How to:
- Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onion into chunks (garlic & jalapeno can be cut in half or even left whole)
- Combine all fresh ingredients in a blender or food processor adding olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and seasonings as it blends (We had to do it in 2 parts because our blender did not fit all of the ingredients)
- Puree until smooth (it will most likely turn a light pinkish color)
- Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer
- Meanwhile prepare relish
- Serve with relish & fresh lemon juice (we also had some fresh chives on hand, which were a nice addition)
- Enjoy!
Krystal/Village
/ July 27, 2010fresh ingredients are the best!!
Carrie
/ July 27, 2010Annie this sounds sooo good. Will have to visit the market this weekend and maybe sample!
xoxo,
Carrie
style'n
/ July 27, 2010Hi! Ok we must think alike b/c I did a post on gazpacho with an avocado relish today. Although, I wish I could have used super fresh ingredients from a farmstand. We also had so much leftover the next day!
Naina
nikki
/ July 27, 2010OMG Annie! This looks incredible!!!!!!!
Will you make this when we visit? …and grilled cheese for the boys? XOXOX
Jen
/ July 27, 2010Looks great and very simple… My kind of recipe indeed!!
Thanks Sweetie. xo
Jessica
/ July 27, 2010Yummy!! I had no idea this was possible to make at home! I must try it. One of these days we need to have a dinner party and cook up a storm. :)
Lindsey Anne
/ July 27, 2010YUM YUM!
Alejandra
/ July 27, 2010This rocked!! Compliments to the Executive Chef and thanks to the Sous Chef for sharing! Delicious
Lauren Knight
/ July 27, 2010Wow! Amazing pictures. I can’t wait to try this… especially with the grilled cheese! Great recipe, Annie. Thanks for sharing.
Kiki
/ July 27, 2010Annie, this sounds and looks delish!! I love gazpacho and one of my friends, makes the best I’ve ever tasted!!!!
XOXO
kiki
Valerie
/ July 27, 2010That looks amazing! And paired with grilled cheese? Forget it! I’m sold. Thanks for the recipe.
xo
Valerie
Katastrophic
/ July 27, 2010Looks delicious. It is making me very very hungry.
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