Melon-Infused White Gazpacho with Almonds and Pine Nuts

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
chilling time 2 hours
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • cup blanched almonds about 2 ounces
  • 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
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Course Appetizer / Nuts / Soup
Cuisine Spain