This refreshing watermelon gazpacho is a perfect summer appetizer that combines the natural sweetness of watermelon with fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a light and cooling dish, ideal for warm-weather gatherings.
The recipe is easy to prepare and requires no cooking, making it an excellent option for quick and healthy meals. You can customize it with your favorite herbs or add a hint of spice for an extra kick.
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Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 bowls 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This chilled soup features ripe watermelon blended with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a dash of lime juice for a refreshing flavor. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow for color)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced avocado for garnish
- Optional: extra herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cube the watermelon, dice the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and chop the fresh herbs.
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Blend until smooth.
- Season: Stir in the lime juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Blend briefly again to combine the flavors.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Ladle the gazpacho into bowls and garnish with diced avocado and extra herbs, if desired. Enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 1
This recipe is part of my 35 Amazing Summertime Beach Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
Jeff was a leader for Whole Foods Market for over 2 decades and is now a recovering foodie. When he's not spending time in the kitchen, he can usually be found with 3 daughters, practicing martial arts, making music, or blogging on his other sites.
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