Impress friends and family at your next backyard barbecue with this mouth-watering watermelon gazpacho. The refreshing combination of watermelon, tomatoes and cucumber mingle flawlessly with a touch of savory herbs and spices. The best part – no stove (or grill) needed! This chilled – and vegan-friendly – soup blends quickly with the touch of a button.
Quick Watermelon Gazpacho
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 116 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cubed
- 3 medium tomatoes quartered
- ½ English cucumber sliced
- ½ red bell pepper cut into chunks
- ½ small red onion quartered
- 1 large garlic clove
- Handful fresh basil leaves
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt or more to taste
- ½ tsp. black pepper or more to taste
- ¼ tsp. cumin
Optional: Diced cucumbers, red bell pepper and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
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In blender or large food processor, combine all ingredients. Puree until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer to a large bowl with lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Serve chilled with diced cucumbers, red bell pepper and basil leaves as garnish.
Recipe Notes
Grab all the necessary spices at Vitacost.com.
Nutrition Facts
Quick Watermelon Gazpacho
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 324mg14%
Potassium 273mg8%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1177IU24%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.