And luckily I have an amazing farm stand open every day just down the road from work. Sandy's Summer Stand in between Riverside and Cos Cob in Connecticut is the perfect place to grab fresh local summer produce. Go find your farmers market or local roadside stands and grab some summer delights!
And best yet- this gazpacho requires just some rough chopping and a blender. It's mindless cooking. And yet it's impressive and delicious as well. Perfect for a end of the summer dinner party- and if Charlie, a 15-month old, devours it- anyone will!! Try this one people!!
1 small cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
1 small red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped
4 stalks scallions, end removed and roughly chopped
Counter:
3 large ripe tomatoes
1/4 of medium red onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves
Pantry:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbs sherry vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
Tools:
Blender or food processor
Large bowl
Mixing spoon
Measuring cups/spoons
Cutting board
Chopping knife
Peeler
Plastic wrap
Take all the ingredients and add them to the large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 2-4 hours or overnight if you prefer.
After the ingredients have marinated, add them in batches to your blender or food processor and blend or pulse until desired consistency is reached. I like mine slightly chunky. If you prefer completely smooth- you can run it through a sieve or chinoise post processing.
Once processed, add it to a Tupperware and refrigerate for a few hours. I like to do this part overnight to allow the flavors to really meld. Gazpacho is always best a day or two after it's made.
Watermelon & Corn Relish
Fridge:
1 1/2 cups watermelon, diced small
Cooked and cooled corn removed from 1 ear of corn
6 leaves of basil, julienned
Pantry:
Pinch of salt
Crack of black pepper
Tools:
Medium mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Cutting board
Chopping knife
Measuring cups
Add all the ingredients to the bowl and mix. Place a tablespoon or two in the center of the chilled soup for serving.
It's a great balance of the zestiness of the gazpacho and the sweetness of the watermelon, basil and corn.
I just love this recipe, it's so delicious and simple to make! Enjoy it! Xo
Summer farm stands are the best!! I got every ingredient (minus the seasonings) from this stand. Bonus- one trip shopping!