Ingredients
1 5-inch section of French bread
4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch lengths
5 pounds tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
4 red peppers, stems and seeds removed
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 cups water
Juice of 4 lemons
1 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons paprika
4 tablespoons kosher salt
1 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
Diced cucumbers, peppers, and onions, for garnish
Preparation
Soak bread in ice water for 10 minutes. Remove crust and discard; squeeze out water from bread.
Puree bread, vegetables, and garlic with water in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in lemon juice, vinegar, paprika, salt, and mayonnaise. Chill, then serve garnished with diced cucumbers, peppers, and onions.
