This summer-ready cucumber gazpacho recipe has an underlying sweetness from honeydew and honey, while the sherry vinegar sharpens those flavors. Serve it with soft herbs, a yogurt drizzle, olive oil-toasted bread cubes, or delicate-tasting seafood, such as crab.
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 3 cups chopped honeydew melon
- 1 cup cubed crustless day-old white bread
- 0.25 cups olive oil , plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2.25 teaspoons kosher salt , plus more to taste
- 0.25 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
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1
Thinly slice enough cucumber to measure ⅓ cup; coarsely chop remaining cucumber. Transfer slices to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
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2
Combine chopped cucumber, honeydew, bread cubes, ¼ cup oil, sherry vinegar, and 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt in a blender; blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed, until very smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds.
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3
Transfer gazpacho to a bowl; cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
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4
Toss reserved cucumber slices, feta cheese, mint, honey, and 1 pinch kosher salt in a small bowl.
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5
Stir gazpacho; divided among four shallow bowls. Top servings with cucumber-feta mixture; drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
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