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Melon Gazpacho with Crisp Prosciutto

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Makes 4 servings 1x

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 4 ounces sliced prosciutto
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Any large melon (like honeydew) or small seedless watermelon (2 pounds)
  • 3 large or 4 medium ripe
  • Tomatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

Prep | Cook

Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.

Chop the prosciutto into smaller-than-bite-sized pieces.

When the oil is warm, add the prosciutto to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.

Line a plate with towels.

Peel 1 clove garlic and put it in a food processor or blender. Pulse once or twice to chop.

Halve the melon, remove any seeds, and scoop the flesh into the food processor or blender.

Core and quarter the tomatoes.

Chop 1/2 cup basil leaves.

When the prosciutto is crisp, transfer it to the towels.

Add the tomatoes to the food processor along with 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Let the machine run if you want a smooth gazpacho, or pulse if you want it chunky, scraping down the sides if necessary and adding ice cubes one at a time until you get the consistency you like. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve garnished with the prosciutto, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.

— Recipe from How to Cook Everything Fast: Completely Revised and Updated