Cool Gazpacho Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender or, if using a hand blender, in a deep bowl. (If necessary, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth, at least 2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
• With the motor running, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will turn bright orange or dark pink and become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.
• Strain the mixture through a strainer or a food mill, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold, at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses, over ice if desired, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, avocados, onions and chiles in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk together olive oil and remaining 4 ingredients; drizzle over vegetables and toss well. Cover and chill.

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• Place the bread cubes in a small bowl and add enough water to cover. Let soak until the bread is completely saturated, about 2 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.
• Combine the bread, tomatoes, roughly chopped cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. (Work in two batches if necessary.) Blend on high speed until creamy and very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or 8-cup liquid measuring cup. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Season to taste with more salt and pepper and add up to 1 more tablespoon vinegar. Ladle into serving bowls, top with the finely diced cucumber and drizzle with more olive oil. Serve chilled.

Steps:

• Blend oil and vinegar.
• Add salt, garlic salt and pepper.
• Stir.
• Mix with olives and liquid, green chiles and liquid, tomatoes and onions.
• Chill several hours for flavors to mix.
• Serve cold with tortilla chips.
• Variation: Add 3 or 4 peeled, pitted and diced ripe avocados at serving time.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl & cover.
• Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

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• In medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Mix well. Stir in cheddar, cilantro, and garlic. Cover. Chill 2-3 hours for flavors to blend. Transfer to 8 or 9" pie plate just before serving. Top w/ tomato, onion, and cucumber. Serve w/ baked pita chips. Baked Pita Chips 4 pita bread rounds Preheat oven to 400º. Cut each round crosswise in half. Split each piece in half to form a total of 16 half-rounds. Cut each piece in half to form 2 triangles. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 min. or till crisp and light brown. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Yield 32 pita chips