Gazpacho Salad
Bring the vibrant flavors of Spain to your table with this refreshing Gazpacho Salad, a deconstructed twist on the classic chilled soup. Bursting with crisp cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty red onion, this no-cook recipe is a perfect showcase of fresh, summer produce. Tossed in a bright homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, and finished with fragrant fresh basil and parsley, each bite is a delightful balance of tangy and savory notes. Crunchy croutons add a satisfying texture, making this salad a perfect light lunch or a colorful side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this gazpacho-inspired salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish. Serve it chilled for maximum refreshment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces; add to the bowl.
Remove the seeds and cores from the red and green bell peppers. Dice them into small chunks and add to the bowl.
Peel and finely dice the red onion, then add it to the vegetables.
Mince the garlic clove and mix it into the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and basil, and add them to the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything gently to combine but thoroughly coat.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more vinegar, salt, or pepper as desired.
Sprinkle the croutons over the top of the salad just before serving for a satisfying crunch.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 347 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 523 mg | 11% | |
*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.
