Description
Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing cold soup that combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon and strawberries with the savory notes of juicy tomatoes. Perfect for hot summer days, this vibrant dish is not only easy to prepare but also a showstopper for any gathering. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a chilled bowl filled with summer’s best flavors. Serve it as an appetizer, light lunch, or alongside grilled meats for a complete meal. Customize it with fresh garnishes like diced cucumber and cherry tomatoes for added texture and taste. Dive into this delightful recipe that embodies the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb ripe red tomatoes
- 1 lb watermelon
- 2 cups ripe strawberries
- 1 red jalapeno
- 4 oz white sandwich bread
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pink peppercorns
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the tomatoes, watermelon, strawberries, jalapeno, and garlic.
- In a blender, combine all chopped ingredients except olive oil. Blend until mixed.
- Slowly add olive oil while blending for 2-3 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, lime juice, or vinegar as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh corn or diced cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Cold Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg