Description
Beat the summer heat with this Easy Gazpacho Recipe, a chilled Spanish soup bursting with fresh flavors. This vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty peppers creates a delightful harmony that cools you down and excites your taste buds. Perfect for picnics or backyard gatherings, this no-cook dish is not only healthy but also visually stunning. Experience the taste of summer in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds), chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and onion into rough chunks.
- Add the minced garlic and selected herbs to the chopped vegetables.
- In batches if necessary, blend the mixture until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; add cold water or ice cubes for desired consistency.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg