Summertime Gazpacho

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 cups cored and diced tomatoes (about 4 large)
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 13 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 14 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 13 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Directions

  1. 1
    Roast the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet at 400 degrees F until they start to brown, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Let them cool.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    Stir to combine.
  5. 5
    Let the mixture rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Using a food processor or blender, process the tomato mixture until lit is chunky smooth.
  7. 7
    Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. 8
    Serve the gazpacho garnished with the small mozzarella balls and grilled slices of crusty whole-grain bread.

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