How to Make Light and Fresh Mexican Gazpacho - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to refreshing summer dishes, few things compare to a bowl of gazpacho. This traditional Spanish dish is a cold soup made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a splash of tangy vinegar. While the classic version hails from Spain, variations of this dish have made their way across the globe, including Mexico.

Mexican gazpacho is a light and fresh take on the classic recipe, incorporating the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. This version typically includes ingredients such ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 red bell peppers, diced
  • 3 yellow bell peppers, diced
  • 2 cucumbers, chopped
  • 4 small avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, diced
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
  • 2 (32 ounce) bottles tomato and clam juice cocktail
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine celery, red and yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, avocados, cilantro, green onions, red onion, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, tomato and claim juice cocktail, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and garlic powder in a large nonreactive bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to blend flavors.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1967mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 199mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1248mg