Refreshing Gazpacho Salad Recipe

We love traditional Spanish recipes that aren’t afraid to incorporate bold and creative flavor combinations making each dish a unique and exciting culinary experience.

With that in mind, we developed a dish that showcases the best of both worlds: the gazpacho salad recipe, a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that captures the essence of traditional Spanish flavors while offering a new, crisp twist. 

Keep reading this article, and you will learn how to make gazpacho salad, with tips and variations to make the most of this versatile recipe.

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Background of the Dish

Every year, new Spanish salad ideas come to life showcasing the rich diversity of ingredients and regional flavors that the South of Spain has to offer.

You may be wondering what is gazpacho salad? The answer is pretty simple: it is a type of salad that uses the ingredients you would find in the best tomato gazpacho, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil.

Nowadays, the gazpacho salad recipe shares the spotlight with other fantastic Andalusian salads such as the Spanish side salad and the Spanish summer salad offering a refreshing and flavorful addition to any meal.

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Things You’ll Need for Gazpacho Salad Recipe

The main ingredients needed to make one of the best Spanish-style salad recipes are tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, garlic clove, olive oil, and vinegar.

Different from the watermelon gazpacho or the gazpacho shot, the fantastic gazpacho salad recipe that we designed doesn’t require any equipment.

Ingredients

• 1.5kg tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (piri piri, tabasco, etc.)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

How to Make Gazpacho Salad Recipe – Step by Step Guide

1. For the first step, you have to prepare the dressing. For that, grab a small bowl and mix the olive oil, vinegar, hot sauce, and minced garlic. Let it rest while you prepare the rest of the ingredients of the gazpacho salad recipe.

2. Now, wash the tomatoes under cold water, cut them in half to discard the seeds, and chop them into small squares. Cut the bell peppers in half, discard the seeds, and chop them into small pieces.

3. After that, peel and chop the onion into small squares. If you want it to have a milder taste you can soak the pieces in cold water for a couple of minutes. Peel and chop the cucumber into small squares or slice it.

4. To continue making one of the best Spanish salad recipes, grab a large bowl and add the vegetables, then season with salt and pepper and mix them.

5. Then, pour the dressing on top of the gazpacho salad and gently toss it to coat everything. Take the salad to the fridge to cool down for about 30 minutes.

6. For the final step in this Spanish salad recipe, taste the Spanish salad and adjust the seasoning and dressing if needed. Serve it cold and enjoy.

Substitution of Ingredients

We crafted the Spanish salad ingredients to resemble the beloved Andalusian gazpacho recipe, yet you have some room to make changes if needed.

Similar to most Spanish tomato salad recipes, you can experiment with different types of tomatoes, using heirloom, cherry, beefsteak tomatoes, etc.

The gazpacho salad dressing recipe is a bit different from the traditional Spanish salad dressing because you include hot sauce and minced garlic (as you would do with the gazpacho).

Still, there are other dressings that you could use for the gazpacho salad recipe, such as a simple lemon vinaigrette, balsamic reduction, or even a creamy avocado dressing.

Lastly, you can take inspiration from other Spanish salad recipes and add a variety of vegetables such as lettuces or fresh melon, similar to what you would find in a Spanish mixed green salad or an ensalada de melón.

Tips on Serving Gazpacho Salad Recipe

With this gazpacho salad recipe, you will have a delicious side salad ready to be served, paired with other Andalusian dishes such as grilled seafood, patatas bravas, tortilla de patatas, etc.

This is the perfect tapas Spanish salad, ideal for serving as an appetizer alongside a variety of other small plates like olives, jamón ibérico, and manchego cheese.

Apart from that, you can play with the textures and flavor of this traditional Spanish salad by adding bread croutons, chopped nuts, and fresh chopped herbs as the toppings.

If you’re looking for authentic Spanish salad recipes that can easily be turned into a main dish, you must try some of the recipes we have prepared, such as the tako salad recipe, ensalada de pollo, and Spanish potato salad with tuna.

How to Store Gazpacho Salad Recipe

We love doing meal prep as much as you do, but unfortunately, the gazpacho salad recipe can only be stored for one day after making it.

The reason behind this is that most easy Spanish salad recipes use fresh ingredients that can quickly lose their texture and flavor.

Still, if you are planning on storing it, you can follow the gazpacho salad recipe but skip adding the dressing, and then store it in a covered container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

If you are willing to explore beyond traditional Spanish salads and delve into gazpacho recipes, consider trying ones that can be stored for longer, such as gazpacho with canned tomatoes or a chunky gazpacho recipe.

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