This gazpacho has no tomatoes: melon, cucumber, olive oil and a little vinegar form the base. Add the ham in the bowl rather than blending it, keeping its savoury contrast distinct.
Do not add water at first; the amount needed depends on the melon.
Ingredients and timing for 4
Prep: 15 min. Chilling: at least 60 min. Approximate total: 75 min.
Approximate timings for this editorial recipe proposal, which has not been kitchen-tested. Adjust cooking to your ingredients and equipment.
- 800 g melon flesh without rind or seeds
- 200 g peeled cucumber
- 80 g cured ham
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (check the label for allergens)
- Cold water only if needed; pepper and salt to taste
Step-by-step method
- Wash and scrub the melon and cucumber skins under running water before cutting, using a clean produce brush. Use a clean board and knife.
- Remove the melon rind and seeds. Peel the cucumber, reserve a little for garnish and chop the remainder.
- Blend melon, cucumber, oil and half the vinegar. Taste, then gradually add the remaining vinegar. Add cold water a tablespoon at a time only if too thick.
- Cover and refrigerate at 4 °C or below for at least an hour. Stir, divide between four bowls and add ham strips and the reserved diced cucumber.
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A less sweet melon needs less vinegar; adjust after blending and before salting, allowing for the ham.
Keep chilled until serving. Do not leave perishables out for over two hours, or one hour above 32 °C. No storage trial has been carried out for this recipe.
Food handling and chilling: FoodSafety.gov.
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