Cold Gazpacho

There is nothing better than cold gazpacho on a hot summer day. Make sure you use really ripe tomatoes for this recipe--most of the flavor comes from them.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set aside a few pieces of tomato, cucumber, and bell peppers for garnish.

Step 2

Combine remaining tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers with onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor; process until all vegetable are finely chopped. Mix in olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Season with pepper before serving and garnish with reserved tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.