In the realm of culinary creations, few dishes epitomize the vibrancy and freshness of summer like Gazpacho. This chilled Spanish soup has captivated taste buds for centuries with its symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. Our culinary adventure begins with a classic Gazpacho recipe, a symphony of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic garlic. We'll showcase a vegan variation that stays true to the traditional flavors while catering to plant-based preferences.
For those seeking a delightful twist, our Spicy Gazpacho recipe adds a fiery kick with the addition of jalapeño peppers and cayenne. If you prefer a smoky variation, the Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho infuses a tantalizing smokiness with roasted red peppers. And for those who love the combination of sweet and savory, our Watermelon Gazpacho introduces a refreshing blend of watermelon, cucumber, and mint.
Venturing beyond the realm of soups, we'll explore a delectable Gazpacho Couscous Salad, a vibrant medley of couscous, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing infused with Gazpacho flavors. Our Gazpacho Pasta Salad delights with a burst of Mediterranean flavors, combining colorful vegetables, zesty dressing, and al dente pasta. And finally, our Gazpacho Dip, a creamy and flavorful creation, adds a delightful dimension to your next gathering.
Each recipe in this article offers a unique culinary journey, showcasing the versatility and boundless creativity of Gazpacho. Whether you're seeking a refreshing summer soup, a vibrant salad, or a tantalizing dip, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
GAZPACHO SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss the tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, tomato juice, olive oil and sherry vinegar in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the salad with the chives, shallot and flaky sea salt.
GAZPACHO SALAD
Here's a beautiful and tasty way to use garden vegetables. This fresh, colorful salad is great to make ahead and take to a potluck later, after the flavors have had a chance to blend. It's sure to be a success! -Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 1-1/2-quart bowl, layer one-third to one-half of the tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onion, olives, salt and pepper. Repeat layers two or three more times. , In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BEST GAZPACHO
More of a drink than a soup, served in frosted glasses or chilled tumblers, gazpacho is perfect when it is too hot to eat but you need cold, salt and lunch all at the same time. Gazpacho is everywhere in Seville, Spain, where this recipe comes from, but it's not the watered-down salsa or grainy vegetable purée often served in the United States. This version has no bread and is a creamy orange-pink rather than a lipstick red. That is because a large quantity of olive oil is required for making delicious gazpacho, rather than take-it-or-leave it gazpacho. The emulsion of red tomato juice, palest green cucumber juice and golden olive oil produces the right color and a smooth, almost fluffy texture.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 12 servings, about 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender or, if using a hand blender, in a deep bowl. (If necessary, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth, at least 2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
- With the motor running, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will turn bright orange or dark pink and become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.
- Strain the mixture through a strainer or a food mill, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold, at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses, over ice if desired, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
GAZPACHO COUSCOUS SALAD
My husband and I tried this one out for lunch. We both thought it was tasty and very filling. Also would be good as a side for any grilled meats. Serves 4 as main dish and 8 as side dish.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add salt, olive oil, and 2 cups water to a saucepan; place pan over high heat.
- Bring to a boil; add in couscous; stir to mix.
- Cover saucepan and remove from stove burner; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine chopped tomato and cucumber, parsley and/or mint, salsa, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- When couscous is ready, transfer to a large mixing bowl; fluff with a fork.
- Add the tomato/cucumber mixture; toss to combine.
- Adjust seasonings to taste with salt/pepper or whatever you fancy.
- Serve immediately or chill and serve later.
GAZPACHO
For fresh veggie-packed refreshment, try Ina Garten's Gazpacho soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; it's best served cold on a hot summer day.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess!
- After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill before serving. The longer gazpacho sits, the more the flavors develop.
GAZPACHO SALAD
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 3 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dice tomatoes, red onion, peppers, and cucumber. Add to a medium bowl and mix together.
- Alternate a layer of vegetables and spinach into a larger bowl. Drizzle with Red Wine Vinaigrette.
- In a medium bowl, add red wine vinegar, Creole mustard and honey. Whisk together. Slowly whisk in olive oil, to allow mixture to emulsify. Stir in a pinch of chili flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
GAZPACHO
Wonderful cold soup full of fresh Mediterranean vegetables! Quick and easy.
Provided by Kara
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine tomato juice, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, tarragon, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until well-combined but still slightly chunky. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 304.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CHUNKY GAZPACHO AND BEAN SALAD
Delicious, refreshing gazpacho salad that is best during the summer with fresh vegetables.
Provided by jrwillmer4
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel some strips of skin from cucumber using a vegetable peeler. Cut lengthwise into quarters; cut quarters crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Mix tomato juice, oil, red wine vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl with a wire whisk or a fork. Add cucumber, kidney and great northern beans, tomatoes, celery, bell peppers, and green onions. Toss gently. Cover and refrigerate if not serving right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 439.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
GAZPACHO SALAD WITH CROUTONS
Roasted Marcona almonds and briny green olives are the perfect cocktail-hour accompaniments to this salad. Serve it with a bright Spanish white or rose, like Verdejo or Rioja rosado.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place onion in a small bowl of ice water. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Using a Microplane, finely grate garlic into a small bowl. Whisk in Dijon and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, and onion on a platter. Toast bread, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes and sprinkle over salad. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with vinaigrette; serve.
GAZPACHO PASTA SALAD
Lime-tomato dressing with a jalapeno kick makes for a great summer salad. Add 1 cup of cooked chicken or shrimp to make a main dish.
Provided by JEFFANDREW
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In large bowl combine pasta, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomatoes, cucumber, oil, salt, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and tomato juice. Toss well and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Toss again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD
This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened it with lemon vinaigrette. It's even better now! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma or heirloom tomatoes are good choices.
- Chill the gazpacho for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish the gazpacho with chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, or cilantro.
- For a heartier salad, add some cooked protein, such as grilled chicken or shrimp.
- If you don't have any couscous on hand, you can substitute quinoa or rice.
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables in this salad. Some good options include cucumbers, bell peppers, and corn.
Conclusion:
This gazpacho couscous salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, tangy gazpacho, and fluffy couscous, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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