Mini Chilled Gazpacho Tapas

Elevate your appetizer game with Mini Chilled Gazpacho Tapas—perfectly portioned for a refreshing and elegant start to any gathering. This recipe transforms ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper into a silky, tangy blend accented with sherry vinegar, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. A slice of day-old bread lends traditional richness, while a fine straining ensures ultimate smoothness. Served in charming shot glasses, these chilled tapas are garnished with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil, offering a sophisticated, bite-sized take on the classic Spanish gazpacho. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is an ideal summer appetizer that’s light, colorful, and packed with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium Ripe tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 slice Day-old bread
• 6 small (for garnish) Cherry tomatoes
• 6 leaves (for garnish) Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Core the tomatoes and roughly chop them. Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a spoon. Roughly chop the cucumber and red bell pepper.

Step 2

Peel the garlic and red onion, and roughly chop them.

Step 3

If using day-old bread, soak the slice in water for a minute, then squeeze out the excess moisture.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, garlic, red onion, and soaked bread.

Step 5

Add the olive oil, sherry vinegar, water, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 6

Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and strain the gazpacho, pressing it through the strainer with a spatula to remove any solids.

Step 8

Transfer the strained gazpacho to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 9

To serve as tapas, pour the chilled gazpacho into small glasses or shot glasses.

Step 10

Garnish each glass with a cherry tomato, a fresh basil leaf, and a light drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1706.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	848.9

Total Fat 59.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2547.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.9mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 3070.4mg	0%

*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: 59.2%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 34.1%