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Salmorejo, and where to source it

Salmorejo — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Salmorejo Spanish 5best2buy.com

Stream the olive oil in slowly while the blender runs, so it emulsifies and turns the puree pink and thick rather than watery.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook0 min
MakesServes 4
CuisineSpanish
Cost$
VegetarianDairy-free
Contains  eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Ripe tomatoes
2 lb
2 lb
Local / market
Stale bread
5 oz
5 oz
Local / market
Garlic
1 clove
1 clove
Olive oil
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
Sherry vinegar
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
Local / market
Jamon serrano
2 oz
2 oz
Local / market
Hard-boiled eggs
2
2
Salt
1 tsp
1 tsp
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Blend the tomatoes smooth, then add torn bread and garlic and let it soak.10 min
  2. Blend again with vinegar and salt until fully smooth.3 min
  3. Stream in the olive oil slowly while blending until thick and pink.3 min
  4. Chill in the fridge for at least two hours.2 hr
  5. Serve topped with chopped jamon and grated egg and a drizzle of oil.3 min
The Toolkit

Blender · Fine sieve · Chilled bowls

Straight Answers
Can you make Salmorejo in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Salmorejo? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Salmorejo ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Salmorejo gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Salmorejo vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has egg. Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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