Summer Gazpacho Recipe
Around this time of year, there is nothing better than ice cream and watermelon, so why not combine them! We found this easy and very cute no-churn watermelon ice cream slices recipe from the Food Network and wanted to share it with you.
- Ā½ English hothouse cucumber, peeled, seeded
- Ā½ large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded
- 2 pounds very ripe red tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into Ā½-inch wedges, 3 tablespoons seeds reserved
- Ā½ large shallot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons (or more) sherry or red wine vinegar
- Flaky sea salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped chives, and grilled or toasted country-style bread (for serving)
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Cut 2″ of the cucumber into Ā¼” pieces and set aside for serving; coarsely chop remaining cucumber and place in a large bowl. Cut one-quarter of the bell pepper into Ā¼” pieces and set aside for serving; coarsely chop remaining bell pepper and add to bowl with chopped cucumber. Add tomatoes to bowl and toss with shallot, garlic, 2 Tbsp. vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. salt. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to let flavors meld.
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Transfer tomato mixture along with any accumulated juices to a blender. Add 3 Tbsp. oil and purƩe on medium speed until smooth; season with salt and vinegar, if desired. Strain through a coarse-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher and chill until cool, about 1 hour.
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Divide gazpacho among bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, chives, reserved cucumber and red pepper pieces, and tomato seeds; drizzle with oil and season with salt. Serve with bread alongside.
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