Due to all these natural, typically Mediterranean ingredients, gazpacho becomes an excellent choice to enjoy as an appetizer, first course, or even as a refreshing drink. It is one of the star dishes of summer in Spanish homes 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 vegetable fiber and antioxidant substances. Being prepared with olive oil, gazpacho also provides vitamin E (another antioxidant) and helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL), while increasing good cholesterol (HDL).