Cold Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 6 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes , chopped
• 1 large cucumber , chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper , chopped
• 1 large sweet onion , chopped
• 1 small jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced, or to taste
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Set aside a few pieces of tomato, cucumber, and bell peppers for garnish.

2. 2

   Combine remaining tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers with onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor; process until all vegetable are finely chopped. Mix in olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

4. 4

   Season with pepper before serving and garnish with reserved tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.