Summer Gazpacho

Summer time is your best chance to lose weight, mainly because of the amazing variety of fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs available. Gazpacho is an easy, delicious and super nutritious way to refresh and feed yourself with a minimum of calories and a maximum of flavor. Here's my recipe:


For 2


- 1    cucumber
- 1    large summer tomato
- 1    large garlic clove
- 1    big handful of fresh herbs of your choice (cilantro, basil, parsley, thyme, tarragon, etc.)
- 2    green onions
- 1    piece of bell pepper (the size of a tablespoon)
- 2    cups bloody mary mix (my favorite is Trader Joe's, but any will work)
- 1    cup of watercress or arugula
- 1    lemon juiced
- 1    lime juiced
- 1    tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1    tablespoon olive oil (optional, it adds calories)
Salt and pepper


Put all the ingredients in the blender adding 3 ice cubes. Serve in a bowl and decorate with a dash of olive oil, fresh herbs and a little ball of sour cream (optional).


It's filling and less than 100 calories!!!


My husband's empty bowl: