Watermelon Gazpacho

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!

Watermelon Gazpacho

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Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings3

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Ingredients

Gazpacho

• 6 cups watermelon cubed
• 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 tomatoes seeded and diced
• 1 jalapeño seeded
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 1 lime juice only, 2 tsp only
• unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt) to taste

Mint Oil

• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin 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.

Recipe Notes

This is the perfect party dish, and can easily be made ahead.

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