Gazpacho Salad~

by Liz Berg on June 21, 2011

Our dear friends and neighbors traditionally have a party after the Indy 500. The forecast was for a scorcher…summer arrived with aplomb. I was asked to bring a salad to share, so I knew it needed to be cool and refreshing.

As a huge fan of gazpacho, I’ve been drawn to a couple gazpacho salad recipes.  I’ll feature a more complicated, yet incredible, version by Julia Child later this summer.  This one just involves some chopping and whisking.  The vinaigrette was a perfect amount of tartness…and it complemented the chopped vegetables wonderfully. 

Gazpacho Salad…adapted from The Neelys

1 pound of Campanelle tomatoes, cut into eighths or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 small red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 English cucumber, peeled and diced
2 six-ounce packages of baby spinach
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3/4 cup olive oil
Combine tomatoes, onion, peppers and cucumbers in a bowl; toss.  Put one bag of spinach into a serving bowl, layer with half the diced vegetables.  Add the second bag of spinach followed by the rest of the veggies.

Mix all dressing ingredients except the oil.  Slowly add oil, whisking to combine.  Toss salad with dressing right before serving.
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I have to give a plug to a new friend, Jennifer, who sells her fabulous baked goods at the Fishers, Indiana, Farmers’ Market.  Her business is called Sugar 4…and she is famous for her biscotti, nut rolls, and cookies on a stick. I sampled one of her 3-chocolate brownies at the party…and let me tell ya, she can bake!  Indy friends, please check her out if you’re in the Fishers area on a Saturday from 8 till noon.

Linked to a Pepper Blog Hop~

{ 43 comments… read them below or add one }

K and S June 21, 2011 at 9:04 am

that looks and sounds really refreshing would’ve been perfect for today’s humidity here!

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Jay June 21, 2011 at 9:12 am

that looks so good n inviting..:P

Tasty Appetite

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Belinda @zomppa June 21, 2011 at 9:42 am

What a great way to chill out after a fun event!

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Tes June 21, 2011 at 10:14 am

Oh that looks so fresh and beautiful :) I will definitely make this :)

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Carole June 21, 2011 at 11:49 am

Gosh, this IS an easy version of gazpacho salad. Since I’m a salad fan, I’ll be using this method this summer. Thanks!

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Annie Oakley's Kitchen June 21, 2011 at 11:55 am

I love gazpacho but have never had it in salad form. It looks so healthy and easy to make!

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Luiz Claudio June 21, 2011 at 12:18 pm

Hi Lizzy! It’s a pleasure to know your blog. Fantastic. I’m in Foodbuzz too, and I saw yor blog; so, I’m a new follower of you.
Please, I invite you to know my blog and know a little of the brazilian food.

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Kisses from Brazil.

Luiz

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Pretend Chef June 21, 2011 at 12:41 pm

I crave salads after eating junk. I over indulged at a BBQ last night and this salad would be the perfect reprieve from that diet disaster. Yummy!

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Parsley Sage June 21, 2011 at 12:42 pm

I love that you used the word ‘aplomb.’

Lovely gaspacho, dear! I think its a perfect for a post-race nummy. Well done :)

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Hilary June 21, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Thanks Liz…..this looks excellent!

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Kim June 21, 2011 at 12:55 pm

Mmm. But it needs avocado!!! Rinse it before adding and it won’t turn brown! Can’t wait to make this!

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Pegasuslegend June 21, 2011 at 1:36 pm

What a pretty and light salad, I have had the soup never a salad great idea~ have a great day!

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yummychunklet June 21, 2011 at 2:04 pm

This looks like a great twist on the soup. And, I like recipes from The Neelys!

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The Vanilla Bean Baker June 21, 2011 at 2:08 pm

Love all the bright colours mixed in this salad! Great idea for a perfect summer salad.

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Peggy June 21, 2011 at 2:18 pm

This sounds like my kind of gazpacho! Love all of the fresh and vibrant ingredients – can’t wait to try it for a future cookout =)

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Linda June 21, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Yummmm…this looks very refreshing for a hot summer day!

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Mary June 21, 2011 at 2:53 pm

What a perfect dish for a hot summer day. It looks refreshing and delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

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Sutapa June 21, 2011 at 3:14 pm

A colorful, fresh and healthy salad perfect for summer!

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Roxana GreenGirl June 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm

Gazpacho is my favorite soup all summer but never had it as a salad. Great idea Lizzy. Thanks for sharing :)

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sherri lynn June 21, 2011 at 5:38 pm

This looks so fresh! I want to make a bunch of different salads and dressings this summer. I will add this to my list!

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Ryan June 21, 2011 at 5:38 pm

This is such a beautiful salad and so perfect for the summer months! I love the presentation in your pictures!

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Emily Malloy June 21, 2011 at 6:03 pm

This is delicious!!!

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Sabrina June 22, 2011 at 12:37 am

oooo I love it!! your vinaigrette looks wonderful too!

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Ann June 22, 2011 at 1:14 am

Looks Delicious! I’ve buzzed it…and you!

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Tiffany June 22, 2011 at 1:49 am

Oh, this is such a fun idea! And just as refreshing on a summer day as a soup!

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elisabeth@foodandthriftfinds. June 22, 2011 at 2:05 am

Love gazpacho…and why not the gazpacho salad?…super refreshing and delicious, Lizzy!
The salad dressing with the two type of vingars, really compliment the beautiful salad:D
xo

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Angela June 22, 2011 at 2:19 am

What a fab recipe. And, it brings back good memories since my mom made gazpachio for special mother/daughter lunches when I was little.

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Christine's Pantry June 22, 2011 at 2:32 am

Looks wonderful! I bet it taste awesome! Great for a hot, muggy day.

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Torviewtoronto June 22, 2011 at 3:17 am

healthy looking colourful salad

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freeeatsfood.com June 22, 2011 at 3:39 am

I love the idea of gazpacho in a salad! Wonderful and refreshing. That dressing looks amazing too. I’m a sucker for anything with sherry vinegar!

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Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } June 22, 2011 at 3:50 am

Now that is one tasty looking salad – love the dressing. It is a hot one here today in the Bay Area – over 100 degrees. How this would be tasty right now.

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Manu June 22, 2011 at 4:32 am

What a great and crunchy salad! I love the idea of having a gazpacho as a salad! And the dressing sounds so deliciously tangy!

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Kim - Liv Life June 22, 2011 at 4:50 am

Now this type of gazpacho I can do! I’m not a fan of real gazpacho – I think it’s a texture thing, but this will do nicely! Well done!

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Ang June 22, 2011 at 5:51 am

My kind of salad!!! I was just telling some friends yesterday that we needed to get together for gazpacho soup:) This might be the way to go….

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Eftychia June 22, 2011 at 7:24 am

That salad sauce will sounds really tasty! I like the colours of those vegetables in the salad. Perfect for summer!

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Eliotseats June 22, 2011 at 12:00 pm

This looks sooooo healthy and the dressing sounds incredible.

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Medeja June 22, 2011 at 12:33 pm

Dressing sounds just fabulous!

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Carolyn June 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm

I love this! I love gazpacho but never thought about putting all the ingredients into a salad. So smart!

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Nami @ Just One Cookbook June 22, 2011 at 10:30 pm

Hi Lizzy, your gazpacho salad looks colorful and so healthy!! I checked the dressing and oh I would love this dressing… delicious!

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Lisa June 23, 2011 at 7:46 am

It’s like a rainbow in a bowl.

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Sandra June 24, 2011 at 1:59 am

Lovely pictures Liz and delicious recipe.

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Anonymous July 2, 2011 at 6:07 pm

We’ll be making this one!!! I love gazpacho and the idea of turning it into a salad is perfect! kate @ kateiscooking

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Katherine Martinelli February 25, 2012 at 6:02 pm

What a creative recipe! I love all the fresh ingredients. Thanks for linking up at my pepper blog hop! Pinned!

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