The dog days of summer are just about here, so you might want to give the backyard grill a break and try these cold salads and chilled soups from Fresco by Scotto.
Recipe: Chilled cucumber soup with yogurt, dill and chives (on this page) Recipe: The Scotto family’s summer tuna salad (on this page) Recipe: Mixed berry soup with raspberry sorbet (on this page)Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, lightly salt and toss, then place cucumbers in a colander, weighed down with a plate for 15 minutes so that some of the liquid drains out.
Place sliced cucumbers, yogurt, dill, chives, and lemon juice into a food processor. Blend until smooth; add extra-virgin olive oil at the very end. Taste for salt and pepper. Pour into a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours.
Divide the soup evenly between 6 chilled bowls, garnish with watercress leaves, and serve.
Serves 6
In a large bowl, combine all vegetables, capers, olives and cooked rice. Break tuna into large chunks over bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice together. Dress the salad, toss, and divide evenly between 6 plates.
Serves 6
Combine 4 cups berries, wine, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat, chill very well, about 3 hours, remove cinnamon stick.
Divide soup between 6 chilled bowls, garnish with additional berries and sorbet. Serve immediately.
Serves 6
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