Magic Mango Gazpacho
A magical mango and crab gazpacho perfect for a hot summer day. What makes it magical? A spash of champagne.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Mangos, cored and chopped
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil *I love Zoe brand
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ jalapeno pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- splash of champagne or good sparkling wine
- salt, pepper to taste
Crab Relish
- ½ cup lump crab meat, or imitation finely shredded **To make vegan, finely chop some artichokes or hearts of palm instead!
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine half of chopped mango, water, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in blender or food processor, blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in other half of mango, cucumber, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, pepper and a splash, or two, of champagne. Chill in fridge for 1 hour.
Crab Relish
- Combine relish ingredients in a small bowl.
- To serve, divide mango gazpacho in two bowls and top each with a nice spoonful of crab relish. Enjoy your magical summer meal!