Gazpacho Sandwich Recipes

AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash and dry all of the vegetables very well-if you prefer to peel the tomatoes you can, although I usually leave the skin on.
• Cut the tomatoes into 4 slices (leaving the core behind) and put into your blender.
• Halve, core, and de-seed the pepper. Cut it into a few slices and add to the blender.
• Peel the garlic and slice it in half. Remove the core (which often results in bitterness when not cooked).
• Cut the onion into a few slices and add it to the blender too.
• Peel the cucumber and cut it in half. Add half to the blender and save the other half for a topping.
• Blend the vegetables at a high speed until it is completely pureed.
• Add the salt and vinegar and, while blending on a slow speed, slowly add the olive oil.
• Taste and adjust salt and vinegar. If the texture is too thick for your liking add some cold water.
• Refrigerate and serve VERY cold! Add as many (or as few) toppings as you like.

GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess!
• After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill before serving. The longer gazpacho sits, the more the flavors develop.

GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine tomato juice, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, tarragon, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until well-combined but still slightly chunky. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

BEST GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender or, if using a hand blender, in a deep bowl. (If necessary, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth, at least 2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
• With the motor running, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will turn bright orange or dark pink and become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.
• Strain the mixture through a strainer or a food mill, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold, at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses, over ice if desired, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.

GAZPACHO SANDWICH TO GO

Steps:

• Cut the bread in half crosswise. Slice each piece horizontally, making the bottom piece slightly larger than the top picece. Use a knife to carefully hollow out the bottom pieces, making 1/4-inch shells. (Reserve bread from centers for another use.) Set the bread shells aside.
• In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, mozzarella, mint, vinegar, oil, salt, and white pepper.
• Line the bottoms of the bred shells with fresh basil leaves. fill the shells with tomato mixture. Replace tops of bread. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH PROSCIUTTO-MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Dice 2 tomatoes, and set aside for garnish; core and quarter remaining tomatoes. In two batches, puree quartered tomatoes with tomato juice, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil in a blender until very smooth, about 3 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Season gazpacho with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 1 day).
• Drizzle cut sides of bread with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Layer prosciutto and mozzarella on bottom half of bread; season with salt and pepper. Close sandwich, and cut into quarters. Garnish soup with diced tomatoes, and drizzle with oil; serve sandwiches alongside.

SIMPLE SALAMI SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place bottom bun on a plate and spread mustard over the bun. Top with salami, cheese, tomato, and lettuce leaf.
• Combine black olives, green olives, and salad dressing in a bowl. Place mixture on top of the lettuce. Top with remaining half of bun. Serve immediately.

GAZPACHO SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the cucumber, beans, cilantro, vinegar, oil, jalapeno pepper, chili powder and garlic.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper set aside.
• Place the tomatoes and onion slices on the lightly greased rack of a grill directly over medium coals.
• Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly charred, turning onion slices once.
• Transfer veggies to a cutting board; cool slightly and coarsely chop.
• Add chopped veggies to the cucumber mixture; toss to combine.
• Meanwhile, halve the French bread lengthwise.
• Cut each bread half crosswise into 3 pieces.
• Using a fork, hollow out the bread pieces slightly.
• Place the bread pieces, cut sides down on the rack of the grill directly over med coals.
• Grill about 1 minutes or until toasted.
• Spoon cucumber mixture into the grilled pieces.