Description
Cool off this summer with Watermelon Gazpacho, a vibrant chilled soup that harmonizes the sweetness of ripe watermelon with savory vegetables. This delightful dish is perfect for summer gatherings or a leisurely lunch on a hot day. With its bright color and unique flavor profile, it’s sure to impress your guests while being simple to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this healthy, nutritious treat that not only looks stunning but also provides a refreshing burst of flavor. Serve it chilled in elegant bowls and enjoy the warm weather outdoors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 watermelon (approx. 9 cups)
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced small
- Fresh herbs (basil and parsley)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a blender, combine 4.5 cups of watermelon, half of the cucumber, half of the bell pepper, two tomatoes, and red onion. Blend until smooth while gradually adding the vinegar mixture.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large container and stir in the remaining diced watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, one tomato, jalapeño, basil, and parsley.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil and add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg