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With all these natural, typically Mediterranean ingredients, gazpacho becomes an excellent option to enjoy as an appetizer, first course, or even as a refreshing drink. It is one of the summer star dishes in Spanish households that is also a healthy and natural food that hydrates and nourishes at the same time. Gazpacho is a natural source of vitamins C, A, and E, carbohydrates, some minerals as well as dietary fiber and antioxidants. Being prepared with olive oil, gazpacho also provides vitamin E (another antioxidant) and helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL), while increasing good cholesterol (HDL).