Traditional Gazpacho | Speaking of Women’s Health

Ingredients

• 4 ripe, red tomatoes, coarsely chopped (if canned, choose low-sodium, peeled)
• 1 each green and red bell pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish)
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced (set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish)
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced (set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 slice French bread, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano and/or flat leaf parsley (set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish)
• 1 green jalapeno pepper for garnish
• 1 cup ice water, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper