Description
A delightful and refreshing summer soup, this Watermelon Gazpacho is a twist on the classic Spanish dish, with the sweet and juicy flavors of watermelon taking center stage. Light and easy to prepare, it’s the perfect chilled soup for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil (optional)
- diced avocado and crumbled feta for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Stir well and ladle into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, avocado, and feta if desired.
- Serve cold.
Blend until smooth or your preferred consistency.
Notes
- This gazpacho is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer.
- For a spicier version, add a small piece of jalapeño before blending.
- It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
