Heirloom Tomato & White Peach Gazpacho
Heirloom Tomato & White Peach Gazpacho
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes plus 2 hours to chill in the refrigerator
Ingredients:
1 large red heirloom tomato, cored and cut into wedges (reserve some for garnish)
1 orange heirloom tomato, cored and cut into wedges (reserve some for garnish)
2 white peaches, peeler and cut into slices (reserve some for garnish)
1 organic cucumber, seeds removed and diced (reserve some for garnish)
1 small shallot, minced
1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced
½ cup filtered water
1 TBSO extra virgin olive oil
½ TBSP sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ cup basil leaves plus a few leaves julienned for garnish
Directions:
Puree all of the ingredients in a blender or large food processor (except the garnishes–basil, heirloom tomato, cucumber, white peach).
Taste to check seasoning. Add more salt to taste.
Refrigerate for 2-24 hours in a glass pitcher.
If the gazpacho is in the refrigerator for longer than 2 hours, then I recommend setting it out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes to one hour before serving.
Pour an equal amount into 4 shallow bowls, then garnish with heirloom tomato, cucumber, white peach, julienned basil, and a few flakes sea salt
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Serving suggestions:
Serve with a glass of rose’ or pinot grigio from Josh Cellars is my recommendation.
This is a terrific first course for a summer dinner party. Follow with paella and you have the perfect meal.
Buon Appetito!