Description
Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing summer dish that brings together the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the savory essence of fresh vegetables. This chilled soup is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors but also delightfully light, making it perfect for hot days. Ideal as an appetizer or a light meal, this gazpacho bursts with flavor and is packed with healthy ingredients. Easy to prepare, it combines seasonal produce in a unique way, offering a delicious twist on traditional gazpacho. Impress your guests at summer gatherings or enjoy it solo for a nutritious treat.
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), cubed
- 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 small-diced
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small 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 roma tomatoes, and diced red onion. Blend until smooth while adding the vinegar mixture.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large container and stir in the remaining diced watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, one roma tomato, jalapeño, basil, and parsley.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg