Tomato and Manchego Gazpacho with Cucumber and Green Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Chilled Spanish gazpacho blending ripe tomatoes and crunchy cucumber, topped with grated Manchego cheese for a savory finish. This Spanish recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, quartered, cucumber, peeled and diced, and green bell pepper, seeded and chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups ripe tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup Manchego cheese, finely grated
• 4 fresh basil leaves for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 4 cups quartered ripe tomatoes, 1 cup peeled and diced cucumber, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped red onion. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup cold water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the blender. Pulse to combine fully and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3. Step 3: Before serving, stir the gazpacho and taste for seasoning adjustments. Pour into bowls and sprinkle each serving with 2 tbsp finely grated Manchego cheese.
4. Step 4: Garnish each bowl with a fresh basil leaf and serve chilled for a refreshing Spanish summer starter.