Cold tomato and strawberry gazpacho with basil oil
An ice-cold summer gazpacho with a fruity note: tomatoes, strawberries and lime juice melt into a light soup, rounded off with homemade basil oil. The dish is vegan, fresh and can be prepared in less than 20 minutes - perfect for hot days or as a sophisticated start to a summer menu.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, light summer dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegan
Servings 2 People
Calories 160 kcal
1 Mixer or blender
1 Sieve
2 Bowls
1 Spoon
1 Small pan for the oil
For the gazpacho:
- 300 g ripe tomatoes skinned
- 150 g Strawberries cleaned
- 1 small red peppers
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 Tbsp mild olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- Salt Sugar, cayenne pepper to taste
For the basil oil:
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Pinch of salt
Prepare the gazpacho:
Roughly chop the tomatoes, strawberries, peppers and garlic
Place in a blender with the lime juice, olive oil and vinegar
Puree finely, pass through a sieve
Season to taste with salt, sugar and cayenne
Allow to cool thoroughly in the refrigerator
Basil oil:
Blanch the basil leaves in hot water for 10 seconds
Rinse immediately in ice water, squeeze well
Puree finely with oil and salt
Recommended side dishes
Grilled crostini with garlic
Yellow bell pepper and fennel salad
Goat's cheese rolls with herbs
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 11g
Keyword Basil oil, Cold soup, Gazpacho, Rosé wine, Strawberries, Summer dish, Tomatoes, vegan