Watermelon Gazpacho

Name: Watermelon Gazpacho
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings (1 quart).
Cuisine: Indian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Soups, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed watermelon, seeded, divided; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; Watermelon wedges, optional

This is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a meal. It’s so refreshing—guests will love it. —Nicole Deelah, Nashville, Tennessee

Ingredients

4 cups cubed watermelon, seeded, divided
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
Watermelon wedges, optional

Directions

Puree 3 cups watermelon in a blender. Cut remaining watermelon into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, lime zest, ginger and salt. Stir in the tomato, cucumber, green pepper, cilantro, onion, jalapeno and cubed watermelon. Chill until serving. If desired, serve with wedge of watermelon.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 58 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Watermelon Gazpacho in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009

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annrms

Jul 6, 2016

Wonderfully refreshing...did bulk it up a bit and pureed all ingredients. A keeper!
malverna bosh

Aug 23, 2010

This chilled soup not only makes a grand presentation, the unusual medly of flavors and texture combinations harmonize beautifully. Skeptical guests ooh'd and aah'd and everyone loved the added punch of jalapeno. I served it as an appetizer and it stole the show! A must try. malverna bosh