How to Make Cold Gazpacho - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather is hot and the thought of turning on the stove makes you break into a sweat, it's time to turn to refreshing and chilled dishes to keep you cool. And one dish that perfectly fits the bill is Cold Gazpacho. This Spanish cold soup is a delicious and nutritious way to beat the heat while enjoying the flavors of summer.

Originating from the Andalusian region in southern Spain, Gazpacho is a simple yet flavorful dish made with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, onions...

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Ingredients

  • 6 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, or to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Set aside a few pieces of tomato, cucumber, and bell peppers for garnish.
  • Combine remaining tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers with onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor; process until all vegetable are finely chopped. Mix in olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Season with pepper before serving and garnish with reserved tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 120mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 939mg