Watermelon gazpacho recipe
Watermelon Gazpacho = Summer in a Bowl.
Watermelon gazpacho is a refreshing twist on the classic cold summer soup recipe. It’s a perfect appetizer for a summer soiree as it’s easy to make ahead and has to be chilled anyway. Plus, hello, it’s absolutely gorgeous! Just look at all that lycopene! (a.k.a the super powerful antioxidant that gives watermelon its rosy red hue and it’s anti-aging benefits).
This version has a nice little kick thanks to chile pepper, and the sweetness of the watermelon is balanced by the lime juice.
It comes together quickly, you simply throw everything in a blender…my favorite type of recipe!
Prep time: 15 min. ~ total time: 45 min. ~ serves 3
Ingredients:
Gazpacho
- 6 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 red chili pepper (fresno chile), seeded
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
Mint Oil
- 1/4 cup mint
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions:
- Place watermelon, 1 1/2 cups cucumber (reserve rest for garnish), tomatoes, red chili pepper, garlic and lime juice in a Vitamix or high speed blender. Blend on medium until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Taste, and add more lime juice 1 tsp at a time if needed to balance the flavor if your watermelon is very sweet. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Mint Oil (optional)
- Place mint and oil in a blender and blend until fully incorporated.
- After gazpacho has chilled, pour into bowls, top with diced cucumber and drizzle with mint oil.
This is the perfect party dish, and can easily be made ahead.