Melon Gazpacho

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg melon(s), (watermelon)
• 2 kg tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper(s)
• ½ cucumber(s)
• 2 onions
• 500 g white bread
• 1 garlic clove(s)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 50 g ham (Serrano ham), optional
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Ideal for summer parties

Chop the first 6 ingredients as finely as possible, mix them in a large bowl with the oil and vinegar, and chill for at least an hour. Then puree with a hand blender until no chunks remain (alternatively, set aside some vegetable pieces and add them back before serving). Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into plates, bowls, or cocktail glasses and garnish with the thinly sliced ​​Serrano ham. Serve ice cold. Serving suggestion: I actually think gazpacho is best for summer parties. Ladle into cocktail glasses (martini glasses) and serve with a skewer of melon balls and ham. Perhaps with a tiny drizzle of olive oil in the glass, which also looks very nice. If you serve it on a plate, you can easily place a scoop of Parmesan ice cream in the center. Vegetarian and vegan versions are available without the ham, of course!