Tomato gazpacho with burrata cheese is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. This cold soup has roots in Andalusia, southern Spain. The dish is thought to have been created by rural farmers and laborers who needed a refreshing meal to cool off during the summer. The soup’s ingredients traditionally included stale bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Look no further for a light and refreshing midday summer meal.
Tomato Gazpacho with Burrata Cheese Recipe
A luxurious Tomato Gazpacho with Burrata Cheese recipe which pairs a cold tomato soup with a decadent burrata topping.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Tomatoes, ripe with core removed and quartered
- 2 Cucumbers, peeled and quartered
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, plus more for garnish
- 1 Red Onion, diced
- ¼ cup Plain Yogurt, full-fat
- 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Cumin, ground
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup Burrata, for garnish
- Basil Leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
- Add tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, yogurt, garlic, and red wine vinegar in a blender or food processor. Blend at medium to high speed until everything is smooth.
- Season with salt, cumin powder, and pepper according to your liking.
- Gradually pour in the oil while the blender is running.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour until it is sufficiently cold.
- Serve the gazpacho in bowls, and add pieces of burrata on top. Finally, drizzle some oil on top and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy with bread on the side.
EQUIPMENT
Notes
- You can use heirloom or roma tomatoes for this recipe.
- Add more salt and pepper to adjust the gazpacho to your liking.
- Throw in some diced jalapeño if you want a hint of spice.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2416IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 1mg
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