Chilled Gazpacho with a Costa Blanca Twist

This traditional Spanish dish that doesn’t require cooking tastes like sunshine in a bowl. Author: Melissa Williams Hi, I’m Melissa, a creative writer and ESL teacher with a passion for...

June 18, 2025 One Min Read

This traditional Spanish dish that doesn’t require cooking tastes like sunshine in a bowl.

Chilled Gazpacho with a Costa Blanca Twist
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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

5 ripe tomatoes

1 small cucumber (peeled and chopped)

1/2 red pepper

1/2 green pepper

1/2 small red onion

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Salt to taste

Chilled water (around 1/2 cup, adjust for thickness)

Optional: stale bread (1 slice), for a thicker, more traditional version

To Garnish:

Finely diced cucumber, red pepper, tomato

A drizzle of olive oil

Fresh basil or parsley

Croutons

Instructions

All of the vegetables should be roughly chopped before being added to a blender.

Add a small amount of chilled water, vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning. Strain through a sieve for a smoother texture.

For at least an hour, or longer—it's better cold—chill in the fridge

Serve in glasses or tiny bowls with your preferred garnishes on top

Author: Melissa Williams

Hi, I’m Melissa, a creative writer and ESL teacher with a passion for storytelling. I started writing fiction when I was young, and I eventually discovered that I loved performing, working all over the Costa Blanca as a semi-professional singer. I now write articles that I hope will inspire and engage readers by using my creativity. Whether I'm sharing personal insights or delving into local culture, I try to produce content that is relatable and meaningful. working as a creator of events and features.