Zesty Gazpacho Salad

Brighten up your table with this Zesty Gazpacho Salad—a refreshing, no-cook dish that captures the vibrant flavors of summer in every bite. Bursting with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and a touch of zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a bold vinaigrette featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and earthy cumin. Fresh parsley and cilantro add irresistible herbal notes, while crunchy croutons lend a delightful texture just before serving. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled, Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a healthy party option. Its vibrant colors and robust flavors make it a stunning crowd-pleaser, ideal for warm-weather dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Croutons

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and remove the seeds. Dice it into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Core and dice the tomatoes, keeping them roughly the same size as the cucumber pieces.

Step 4

Trim and dice the red bell pepper and green bell pepper into small cubes.

Step 5

Peel and finely chop the red onion.

Step 6

Mince the garlic clove finely.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and garlic.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and cilantro finely, and stir them into the vegetable mixture.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 11

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 12

Before serving, stir the salad once more and sprinkle croutons on top for added crunch.

Step 13

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1271.8 grams (1271.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	808

Total Fat 50.80g	65%
Saturated Fat 8.10g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 2906mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 80.90g	29%
Dietary Fiber 15.20g	54%
Total Sugars 30.80g
Protein 14.40g	29%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 225mg	17%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 2370mg	50%

*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: 54.5%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 38.6%