Yellow Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow heirloom tomatoes cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2/3 cup orange bell pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1-1/2 cups cucumber peeled in alternating strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper more to taste
- 1 leaf basil torn, plus extra basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Blend half the vegetables, olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper.
- Add the remaining ingredients and continue blending.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve. Discard the solid pieces.
- Chill for about an hour before serving.
- When ready, serve in individual, small cups or glasses (consider using a shot glass or a juice glass).
- Garnish with basil ribbons, croutons, or diced red pepper.
