Description
Watermelon Gazpacho is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with vibrant flavors that delight the senses. This refreshing chilled soup balances the sweetness of ripe watermelon with crisp vegetables, making it an ideal appetizer for barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch on a hot day. With just 25 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, you can create a delightful dish that not only impresses your guests but also celebrates seasonal produce. Serve it in chilled bowls garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ Watermelon
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- ¼ Red onion
- 1 Jalapeño
- 3 Tbsp Sherry vinegar
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
- Fresh basil and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Blend 4.5 cups of watermelon with half a cucumber, half a bell pepper, two roma tomatoes, and diced red onion until smooth while streaming in the vinegar mixture.
- Pour blended mixture into a large container and stir in remaining diced watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, one seeded tomato, jalapeño, and fresh herbs.
- Chill before serving; drizzle with olive oil and season to taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg