how quick jack? the gazpacho can be made in a half hour, not including putting it in the fridge to cool it down. you can place a few ice cubes in the blender and crush that along with the vegetables if you're in a hurry tho.
this is one of the quickest dishes ever, made when i'm in a hurry and hungry...
TUNA & BEAN "SALAD"can of italian white beans, rinsed and drained
can of solid white tuna, drained and flaked
some fresh italian parsley, chopped
some sweet red onion, sliced
some fresh lemon juice
extra virgin olive oil
some wine vinegar
salt and pepper
toss these ingredients in a bowl! enjoy.
of course you can get fancy and add grated lemon zest, capers, or sliced kalamata olives, etc.. i've added marinated artichoke hearts too. this is a very nourishing simple meal, perfect for summertime, and good with those rye-crisp crackers or some toasted italian bread rubbed with raw garlic halves (rub the cut end, the garlic melts on the hot toast) topped with chopped ripe tomatoes that have been tossed with some olive oil, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.
this is super easy too:
CHINESE BROCCOLI SALADraw broccoli florets, washed and dried. about four cups, or a bowlful
nuts or seeds: almonds, sunflower, pine nuts, etc... i like almonds
handful of golden raisins, the plump ones -- or the brown kind
a few stalks of green onion, sliced. sliced red onions work too
some of that good trader joe's sweet chinese salad dressing*
toss ingredients in a bowl. make this ahead, this is better after it's been marinating a few hours. add the slivered almonds or whatever seeds at the last minute so they are crunchy. of course, you can add slices of poached or grilled chicken breast... or some slices of fried tempeh.
*forgot which one exactly, comes in a bottle, i think it's called chinese salad dressing. it's in the condiments aisle
