Melon-Infused White Gazpacho with Almonds and Pine Nuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup blanched almonds about 2 ounces
- ⅓ cup pine nuts about 2 ounces
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1-inch cubes green melon, such as honeydew
- 4 thin slices long-loaf bread crust removed
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 4 cups ice cold water
- 24 to 36 small cubes or balls of green melon such as honeydew
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the blanched almonds, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and salt.
- Process until the nuts are finely ground.
- Add the 4 cubes of melon and continue processing until smooth.
- Soak the slices of bread in water, then squeeze them dry.
- Gradually add the bread to the food processor while it’s running, processing until smooth.
- With the processor still running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until fully incorporated.
- Then, add the sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar.
- Gradually pour in the cold water while continuing to process until everything is well incorporated.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
- Taste the gazpacho and adjust the seasoning with more vinegar or salt if necessary.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the gazpacho for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste the gazpacho again and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Pour the chilled gazpacho into individual bowls and float the small cubes or balls of melon in the soup.
- Serve the gazpacho cold.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this unique gazpacho with a chilled Spanish Verdejo or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 6 g