**Zesty Gazpacho Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Dish**
As the summer heat intensifies, cool down with a refreshing and flavorful Zesty Gazpacho Salad. This vibrant dish combines the classic flavors of gazpacho soup with the crispness of a salad, making it a perfect light meal or side dish for any occasion. With its blend of fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and optional protein, this versatile salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the recipe and discover how to create this zesty and satisfying dish, along with variations for a vegan and a protein-packed version.
PUERTO RICAN GAZPACHO SALAD
This is my mother's Puerto Rican gazpacho salad recipe. I've been eating it since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. It's good and very easy to make.
Provided by Chef Victor A. Rodriguez
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook codfish in boiling water to reduce saltiness to your taste, 10 to 25 minutes; drain. Let codfish cool completely.
- Mix avocado, tomato, and onion together in a bowl. Break cooled codfish into small pieces, discarding any bones, and add to the avocado mixture; stir gently. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture; add whine vinegar and stir gently. Season salad with black pepper; stir. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate salad at least 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 2665.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GRILLED GAZPACHO SALAD WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Elizabeth Karmel
Categories Salad Citrus Garlic Herb Onion Pepper Tomato High Fiber Dinner Shrimp Summer Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Set aside 2 garlic cloves for bread slices. Place remaining garlic on double layer of heavy-duty foil; drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil over. Fold up and seal packet. Place directly on grill rack and cook until garlic is very tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Open packet; cool garlic.
- Toss shrimp (in shells) and 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine plum tomatoes, green onions, sweet onion, both bell peppers, and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange cucumber halves and bread slices on baking sheet; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle all vegetables with salt and pepper. Grill shrimp until just opaque, about 2 1/2 minutes per side; transfer to another bowl and cool. Grill vegetables until crisp-tender, turning frequently, about 3 minutes for plum tomatoes and green onions, 5 minutes for cucumbers, and 15 minutes for sweet onion and bell peppers. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Grill bread slices until just beginning to crisp and grill marks appear, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Rub bread with reserved garlic cloves, then discard garlic cloves.
- Peel shrimp; transfer to large bowl. Cut all vegetables and bread into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; add to shrimp along with any accumulated juices. Stir in grilled garlic cloves and grape tomatoes. Whisk vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in small bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat.
- Do ahead: Can be made 1 1/2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Stir thinly sliced basil into salad. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.
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
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your gazpacho will be.
- Chill your ingredients: Chilling the ingredients before assembling the salad will help to keep it cold and refreshing.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your gazpacho salad. Some good options include cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
- Add some herbs: Herbs can add a lot of flavor to gazpacho salad. Some good options include basil, cilantro, and parsley.
- Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your gazpacho salad. Choose a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season your gazpacho salad to taste with salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
Zesty Gazpacho Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and vibrant colors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Zesty Gazpacho Salad a try.
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