--- title: "Gazpacho Andaluz" id: "3753" type: "recipe" slug: "gazpacho-andaluz" published_at: "2026-11-04T10:10:46+00:00" modified_at: "2026-11-04T03:34:15+00:00" url: "https://beestrot.com/recipe/gazpacho-andaluz/" markdown_url: "https://beestrot.com/recipe/gazpacho-andaluz.md" excerpt: "Gazpacho Andaluz" taxonomy_category: - "Appetizers" - "Everyday Meals" - "Lunch" - "Mediterranean" - "No-Cook" - "Quick (- 30 min)" - "Seasonal Cooking" - "Soups and Stews" - "Spanish" - "Vegan" - "Vegetables and Produce" --- [by Jean Louis](https://beestrot.com/author/jean-louis/) • 📅 Last modified on November 4, 2026 Table of Contents - [• Recipe Overview](#recipe-overview) - [• Recipe Information](#recipe-metadata) - [• Time & Quantities](#recipe-time-quantities) - [• Method & Ingredients](#recipe-method) - [- Ingredients](#ingredients-section) - [- Instructions](#instructions-section) - [• Storage & Make-Ahead](#recipe-storage) - [• Nutritional & Dietary Information](#recipe-nutrition) - [• Serving & Variations](#recipe-serving) - [• Video to Share!](#recipe-video) # Gazpacho Andaluz Share this recipe! 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Difficulty:★☆☆☆☆(Easy) Budget: 💰 Seasonality: Summer ### Recipe Information [#](#) **Categories:** [Appetizers](https://beestrot.com/focus/courses/appetizers/) [Everyday Meals](https://beestrot.com/focus/occasions/everyday-meals/) [Lunch](https://beestrot.com/focus/courses/lunch/) [Mediterranean](https://beestrot.com/focus/cuisines/mediterranean/) [No-Cook](https://beestrot.com/focus/cooking-methods/no-cook/) [Quick (- 30 min)](https://beestrot.com/focus/time-to-table/quick-30-min/) [Seasonal Cooking](https://beestrot.com/focus/occasions/seasonal-cooking/) [Soups and Stews](https://beestrot.com/focus/courses/soups-and-stews/) [Spanish](https://beestrot.com/focus/cuisines/spanish/) [Vegan](https://beestrot.com/focus/dietary-restrictions/vegan/) [Vegetables and Produce](https://beestrot.com/focus/ingredients/vegetables-and-produce/) **Tags:** [Aromatic](https://beestrot.com/tags/aromatic/) [Budget-Friendly](https://beestrot.com/tags/budget-friendly/) [Light](https://beestrot.com/tags/light/) [Quick-and-easy](https://beestrot.com/tags/quick-and-easy/) [Raw](https://beestrot.com/tags/raw/) [Savory](https://beestrot.com/tags/savory/) [Tangy](https://beestrot.com/tags/tangy/) [Traditional](https://beestrot.com/tags/traditional/) [Vibrant](https://beestrot.com/tags/vibrant/) **Religious Considerations:** Vegan; Halal-friendly; Kosher-friendly **Recipe Source:** Traditional Andalusian Recipe Print this Recipe ### Time & Quantities [#](#) **Preparation:** 20 mins **Total:** 20 mins **Serves:** 4 ### Method & Ingredients [#](#) **Required Equipment:** Blender or food processor, fine mesh strainer (optional), large bowl [Hamilton Beach Food Processor](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J8MJIQ/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J8MJIQ/?tag=testtag-20) [Kitchen Timer for Cooking](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D177ZCSC/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D177ZCSC/?tag=testtag-20) [KooK Pasta Bowl, Salad Bowls](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RV5CF41/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RV5CF41/?tag=testtag-20) [4 Pack Magnetic Spice Storage Rack Organizer](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3H9MJQV/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3H9MJQV/?tag=testtag-20) [BergKoch Splatter Screen for Frying Pan](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GFQFGFQ/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GFQFGFQ/?tag=testtag-20) [ExcelSteel 3 Piece Boiler, 2.5 quart, Stainless Steel](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESEYJZG/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESEYJZG/?tag=testtag-20) **Cooking Method:** No-Cook #### Ingredients - 1.5 lbs very ripe tomatoes (core removed / roughly chopped) - 1 cucumber (half peeled / roughly chopped) - 1 red bell pepper (seeded / roughly chopped) - 2 slices stale white bread (crusts removed / soaked briefly in water) - 2 garlic cloves - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp sherry vinegar - salt to taste - cold water as needed - ice cubes to serve #### Instructions 1. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, soaked bread, and garlic in the blender. Add a generous pinch of salt. 2. Blend on high for 2 minutes until completely smooth - and we mean smooth. If your blender is less than powerful, blend longer. 3. With the blender running, drizzle in olive oil slowly, then add sherry vinegar. Taste and adjust salt and vinegar. The vinegar is the secret weapon - do not be shy with it. 4. For a silky restaurant-quality result, strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing solids through with a ladle. For a more rustic version, skip the straining - both are valid and delicious. 5. Add cold water to reach your preferred consistency - some like it thick, others more liquid. Start with half a cup and add from there. 6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving - cold is not optional, it is the point. Overnight is better and the flavors develop considerably. 7. Serve in chilled bowls or glasses over ice cubes with a drizzle of good olive oil and small bowls of diced tomato / cucumber / croutons on the side for garnish. ### Storage & Make-Ahead [#](#) **Storage Advice:** Refrigerate up to 3 days in a sealed container. Stir or blend briefly before serving as it may separate slightly. Flavor improves overnight. **Make-Ahead & Freezing Tips:** Not suitable for freezing - the emulsion breaks and texture becomes grainy on thawing. ### Nutritional & Dietary Information [#](#) **Nutritional Information:** - **Calories:** 145 - **Protein:** 3g - **Fat:** 10g (Saturated: 1g) - **Carbohydrates:** 14g (Fiber: 3g / Sugar: 9g) - **Vitamin A:** 35% DV - **Vitamin C:** 85% DV - **Calcium:** 4% DV - **Iron:** 8% DV **Allergen Information:** Contains gluten (bread). Vegan as written. **Dietary Information:** Contains gluten from bread. Vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free as written. Easily made gluten-free with gluten-free bread. ### Serving & Variations [#](#) **Serving Suggestions:** Serve in small chilled glasses as an amuse-bouche at the start of a summer dinner. For a full presentation, offer small dishes of diced tomato / cucumber / hard-boiled egg / and croutons fried in olive oil alongside. **Wine or Drink Pairing:** A dry Fino sherry from Jerez is the textbook pairing - both cold, saline, and Andalusian. A chilled glass of young Verdejo from Rueda echoes the fresh vegetable notes beautifully. **Possible Recipe Variations:** Beestrot Signature: Blend a small ripe avocado into the base for a creamier / richer texture with a subtle buttery note - a modern twist that even purists secretly appreciate once they try it. Variations: Salmorejo - a thicker creamier Cordoban cousin using only tomatoes / bread / garlic / and olive oil / topped with jamón and hard-boiled egg. White Gazpacho (Ajo Blanco) - a fascinating Malaga version made with almonds / bread / garlic / and grapes. Watermelon Gazpacho - replace a third of the tomatoes with seedless watermelon for a summery sweet-savory version. **Additional Notes:** Gazpacho is only as good as your tomatoes. Never make this in winter with pale supermarket tomatoes - wait for peak summer when they are heavy and fragrant. Sherry vinegar is preferable to regular wine vinegar. Share this recipe! [Set as Preferred Source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=beestrot.com) Disclosure: This recipe may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase at no extra cost to you. This applies to featured Amazon products or any other Beestrot's partners. I only link to products I would actually use in my own kitchen. Thank you for your support! 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