White Gazpacho with Cucumber & Grapes
Ingredients
- 2 cups stale bread cubes
- ⅓ cup blanched almonds
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- ¾ cup green grapes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 ½ teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus salt to taste
- Fried bread cubes for garnish, optional
- Chopped dill for garnish, optional
- Chive blossoms for garnish, optional
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the bread in a small bowl, cover with ½ cup of water, and set aside until the water is absorbed by the bread.
- Place the almonds and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients (except the garnishes), 1 cup of water and the soaked bread. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Serve cold in tall glasses or glass bowls. Garnish with fried bread cubes, dill and/or chive blossoms (if using), and salt and pepper to taste.
