Green Tomato Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 2 1/4poundsgreen (unripe red) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1English hothouse cucumber (about 1 lb.), trimmed, coarsely chopped
• 1shallot, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/2jalapeño, seeded, chopped
• 1teaspoonminced fresh cilantro
• 1garlic clove, minced
• 1/2jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
• 1tablespoonhoney
• 11/2"-thick slice white country bread, cut into pieces
• 1/2cupextra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3cupfresh lime juice
• 1 1/2tablespoonsfinely grated lime zest
• 1tablespoonminced fresh basil
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 1/3cup1/4" cubes peeled, seeded watermelon or cantaloupe
• 1tablespoonthinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Preparation

• Place first 6 ingredients in a blender; purée until smooth. With machine running, gradually add honey, then bread, then oil; purée until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in juice, zest, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until cold.

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Lemony Kale, Pasta and Pistachio Salad

Ingredients
6 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tablespoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 Clove Minced Garlic
8 oz Dry Whole Wheat Pasta
4 Cups Chopped Raw Kale
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Cup Pistachio Nots
Salt, Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. For Dressing - Combine Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic into jar , Shake Well , set aside
2. Cook Pasta , Drain and put in large bowl
3. Add chopped Kale, Parmesan Cheese , Pistachio nuts ,
4. Pour on dressing , and mix well .
5. Let stand for 10 min

Tips : Season to taste with Salt, Pepper and Crushed Red Peppers
Add Garden Fresh Tomatoes, Candied Pecans , or dried Cranberries to enhance flavor
Use your favorite Pasta

Serves 4
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