Gazpacho Macaroni Salad

Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant and refreshing Gazpacho Macaroni Salad, a creative twist on the classic cold soup. This unique recipe combines al dente elbow macaroni with fresh garden vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, all tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of tomato juice. Aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and basil add an herby kick, while smoked paprika delivers a subtle smoky depth. Chilled to perfection, this pasta salad is packed with bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors, making it the ultimate side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect way to keep cool and savor the taste of summer!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Elbow macaroni
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup Tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, finely dice the red onion, and mince the garlic.

Step 3

Roughly chop the parsley and basil leaves and set them aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to create the dressing.

Step 5

Add the cooled macaroni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, parsley, and basil to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve cold and enjoy your refreshing Gazpacho Macaroni Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1274.6 grams (1274.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1510

Total Fat 61.60g	79%
Saturated Fat 9.10g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2729mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 200.20g	73%
Dietary Fiber 17.90g	64%
Total Sugars 31.10g
Protein 37.50g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 2022mg	43%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 53.2%