Description
Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing chilled soup that captures the essence of summer in every vibrant bowl. This delightful dish combines sweet, juicy watermelon with crisp vegetables like cucumber and bell pepper, creating a unique balance of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect as a starter, light main course, or party appetizer, this gazpacho is ideal for picnics and barbecues. With its quick preparation time and healthy, vegan-friendly ingredients, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy the season’s best produce. Serve it cold for an invigorating treat that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 watermelon, divided (approx. 9 cups)
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, divided
- 3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced, divided
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced small
- 1 Tbsp basil, minced
- 1 Tbsp parsley, minced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a blender, combine 4.5 cups of diced watermelon, half of the cucumber, half of the red bell pepper, two diced roma tomatoes, and diced red onion. Blend until smooth while slowly adding in the vinegar mixture.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large container and stir in the remaining diced watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, one seeded roma tomato, jalapeño, and minced herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg