Fast Fix Gazpacho
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Fast Fix Gazpacho is your go-to recipe for a quick summer meal or appetizer. Featuring fresh, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper blended with a touch of garlic, red wine vinegar, and silky olive oil, this no-cook soup is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper and optional fresh herbs for garnish, it’s a chilled masterpiece that highlights the natural goodness of raw vegetables. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy snack, or an elegant starter to wow your guests, this easy gazpacho recipe delivers every time. Serve it cold for the ultimate refreshing treat on a warm day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cool running water.
Core the tomatoes and roughly chop them. Peel and chop the cucumber into chunks. Seed and chop the red bell pepper. Peel and coarsely chop the red onion. Peel the garlic clove.
Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to a blender or food processor.
Blend the vegetables until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides if necessary.
Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, salt, and black pepper to the blender, and blend again until well combined and silky smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar if desired.
Transfer the gazpacho to a large bowl or pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor. If short on time, you can serve immediately.
Pour the gazpacho into bowls or glasses for serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil, if desired.
Serve cold and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this fast fix gazpacho!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2413 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2461 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
