Saleh’s Plate · By Saleh Alkhalifa

Spanish Gazpacho with Rustic Bread

Cook Spanish Gazpacho with Rustic Bread with Saleh’s Plate.

Ingredients

Gazpacho

  • 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup (240ml) cold water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 slice rustic bread, torn into pieces

Garnish

  • Diced cucumber and bell pepper
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Serving

  • Rustic bread slices

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors develop.
  3. Finely dice some cucumber and bell pepper for topping.
  4. Pour the chilled gazpacho into bowls, garnish with diced vegetables and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with rustic bread on the side.