What to Serve with Gazpacho (23 Best Sides)

Trying to figure out what to serve with gazpacho to make it more substantial? I’ve got 23 tasty ideas for your soup pairing. 

From light sides to hearty meals, each accompaniment is just as delectable as the last.

Easy Side Dish Recipes To Serve With Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a classic Andalusian chilled tomato soup. It’s bright, fresh, acidic, and invigorating. 

When pairing it, you want flavors that present complementary contrasts. Like creamy BLT pasta salad or grilled chicken kabobs. 

You can also enhance the tomatoey goodness with caprese or bruschetta.

Deciding what to serve with gazpacho doesn’t have to be a challenge. With these ideas, it’s a culinary adventure.

1. Easy Crab Cakes

For a simple and elegant pairing, serve gazpacho with crab cakes. It’s a restaurant-quality meal at a fraction of the price. 

The crab cakes are so fresh, flaky, and succulent. It’s hard to believe they’re homemade. 

What’s even more surprising is how easy they are to make. 

They only require seven ingredients and 20 minutes. Plus, they’re as beginner-friendly as seafood gets.

2. BLT Pasta Salad

BLT pasta salad is a nice contrast to the bright flavors of gazpacho. 

The acidity of the soup breaks through the creaminess of the pasta. Together, they’re super complementary. 

Rich and indulgent with light and healthy, it’s the best of both worlds. Plus, there’s bacon. 

3. Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

Once you make homemade flour tortillas, you’ll never buy store-bought again. 

These fresh soft tortillas are so heavenly. They’re not all gummy like the packaged stuff. 

Whip up a dozen in 30 minutes while your gazpacho is chilling. Then nibble on them between spoonfuls of soup. 

While you’re at it, make an extra batch to freeze. This way you’ll have leftovers for all your Mexican recipes.

4. Air Fryer Okra

Okra might not be the most common gazpacho sidekick. But have you tried it as a garnish?

It’s a surprisingly scrumptious combo!

I know some hesitate because of okra’s slimy reputation. Yet when you batter and air fry, it transforms the okra into crunchy delights. 

Use cornmeal for texture and fry until golden brown. I have a hunch you just found your new favorite gazpacho pairing. 

5. Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Is it too hot to cook inside? Fire up that grill and get these kabobs on!

Grilled chicken kabobs and gazpacho are a summer must. 

They’re great for a cookout. Plus, it doesn’t heat the entire kitchen. 

It also doesn’t hurt that it’s a nourishing, well-balanced meal that tastes phenomenal.

6. Sweet Potato Fries

Whether it’s burgers, sandwiches, or wings, I’ll always find a reason for sweet potato fries. That includes gazpacho too. 

These sweet, tender, and crispy fries are so tasty dipped in soup.

They add more texture and substance too, without turning it into a greasy meal.

For the optimum texture, be sure to pat the fries dry. Otherwise, I’ve found they can turn out too soggy.

7. Crispy Fried Calamari

Having friends over for tapas night? Add calamari to the menu. 

These crispy fried morsels have the best flavor and crunch. 

Tenderizing before frying eliminates the rubbery texture. Instead, they’re perfectly succulent.

Pair it with gazpacho for a sensational duo. 

Other Spanish favorites like patatas bravas or Spanish Tortilla would go great with this menu.

8. Easy Beef Empanadas

If you need something more hearty, you can’t beat empanadas. 

These savory hand pies are a popular food in Spain and Latin America. 

This one is particularly tantalizing. 

It comes with a savory beef filling packed with spices, tender potatoes, and veggies. All bundled up inside a flaky egg-washed pastry crust.

Dunk or don’t dunk them in the soup. That’s up to you. I know what I’m doing!

9. Pita Chips

If you need only a little extra to munch on, go with pita chips. 

It’s like pairing soup with oyster crackers. But I think it’s even better.

The pita chips add a nice crunch in between spoonfuls. And you only need a handful.

It keeps the meal light and fills you up just right.

10. Bruschetta

Add an Italian flair to your meal with bruschetta. 

These olive oil-brushed crostini are topped with a garlicky tomato mixture.

They’re crunchy, healthy, and garden-fresh.

Some might think the pairing overdoes it on the tomato. As a tomato lover, I can’t get enough of the two!

Together, they create a satisfying meal. They’re also both great as appetizers. 

11. Southern Fried Shrimp

If anyone knows how to make fried shrimp, it’s the folks in the South. And these poppable bites are addicting!

Inside, they’re so succulent. Outside, they’re crunchy and perfectly spiced. 

Pair them with gazpacho, so there’s no need for a dipping sauce! 

Like many other options, they double as an appetizer and a meal.

12. Mexican Red Rice

Mexican red rice is a staple side dish for family-style Mexican meals. So if you’re making a spread, add it to the menu.

The fluffy rice is just the right amount of spicy and big on the tomato. It goes great with the brightness of gazpacho. 

If you need more protein for a full meal, try Mexican chicken like pollo asada. All those flavors together will leave your taste buds dancing. 

13. Easy White Bean Salad

Looking for a healthy and affordable option? Look no further than this white bean salad. 

It takes very little effort. Plus, it’s so fresh and nourishing. 

You can make it ahead of time for a potluck. Or throw it together in 15 minutes. 

For a vegan version, leave out the cheese. Otherwise, pile on that fresh feta. 

14. Rustic Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread

Of course, you can’t go wrong with pairing soup and bread. The two are a perfect match!

So if you want to go classic, make this rustic round. It’s very beginner-friendly and super fresh. 

The herbs, parmesan, and six cloves of garlic make it extra tasty. Especially when dipped into a cold bowl of tomato-rich gazpacho.

15. Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled cheese with tomato soup is a foolproof pairing. So serving it with gazpacho is a no-brainer. 

What might be less obvious is how to make the best grilled cheese ever. 

The secret is using the right type of bread and the perfect dab of butter. Do that, and you’ll have the best of the best.

16. Caprese Salad

Caprese and gazpacho is such a simple pairing. 

Both are easy to make. Yet, the flavor combination is some next-level stuff. 

The thick slices of mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic enhance the soup. And the juicy tomatoes highlight the soup’s tomatoey goodness.

This works well as a light meal. You can also skewer the salad and serve the gazpacho in mini cups for an appetizer.

17. Grilled Chicken Wrap

Now, this is what I call lunch! 

Lunch routines can get stale pretty fast. So switch things up with gazpacho and chicken wraps. 

It’s the new and improved soup and sandwich combo.

Each wrap is jam-packed with seasoned chicken, crisp lettuce, and mozzarella. Drizzle the ranch dressing on before serving and dig in. 

18. Perfect Roasted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus tastes amazing with just about anything, even gazpacho. 

The tricky part is getting them tender without making them soggy. Or, heaven forbid, burning!

And that is why I always use this recipe. 

They’re roasted to perfection and don’t need a lot of seasonings. Salt, pepper, and lemon are all you need.  

Although, parmesan is sometimes a delicious addition too.

19. Lemon Broccoli

Got some broccoli you need to use up? Pair it with gazpacho. 

This nutrient-dense veggie makes the meal a bit more filling. But it also keeps things light and healthy.

It’s also an easy vegetable side you can make at the last minute. 

You boil the broccoli for a few minutes. Then saute the florets with butter. Add a squeeze of lemon, and it’s complete. 

20. Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Is it me, or does Texas Roadhouse make some of the best rolls? I thought you would agree!

I love them so much that I figured out how to make them at home. 

They’re so fluffy and buttery. I could gobble them up all by their lonesome. 

But there’s no denying how great they are with soup. 

Pair them with gazpacho in the summer and hearty soups in the winter. It’s the perfect pairing year-round. 

21. Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

I love gazpacho because it’s such a refreshing and healthy meal. 

But when I’m craving something a little junky, I eat it with this bread. #carbaholic

It’s so cheesy, garlicky, and buttery… it hits the spot. 

When selecting bread, go with a French loaf. This soft, fluffy bread is the best stuff. It’s a must.

22. Caesar Salad

Pair gazpacho with Caesar salad for a light lunch or healthy dinner. 

The crisp lettuce, crunchy breadcrumbs, and shaved parmesan add several textures. Not to mention it has the best flavor. 

Rather than drown the quality ingredients in a creamy dressing, try this version. 

It’s light, tangy, garlicky, and refreshing… just like gazpacho.

23. Grilled Caprese Panini

Do you find tomato soup and grilled cheese an irresistible combo? Just wait until you try gazpacho and this panini!

It takes a classic food pairing and elevates it. 

The sandwich comes on a ciabatta roll with mozzarella, basil, tomato, and balsamic. It tastes artisanal, and yet it’s a cinch to make.

Dip it into gazpacho and savor every bite. This pairing is too good to rush.