Watermelon Gazpacho

Summary
Cool off from the summer heat with this refreshing watermelon gazpacho! Gazpacho is a chilled soup that requires no cooking and uses fresh, blended vegetables. That makes it a great summer recipe you can serve at your next BBQ.
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- Prep time
- 1 hr
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- Servings
- 6 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 & 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Ingredients
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seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 4 cup
- 4 cup
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cucumber(s) (peeled and seeded)
- 1
- 1
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red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2
- 1/2
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tomatoes (cored, seeds and membranes removed)
- 4 med
- 4 med
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shallots (chopped)
- 1/2
- 1/2
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jalapeño pepper (trimmed and seeded)
- 1 small
- 1 small
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sherry vinegar
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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salt
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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fresh basil (julienned )
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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Directions
Directions
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Refrigerate the gazpacho for at least an hour before serving.
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To serve, divide gazpacho between bowls and top with basil. If desired, add a small drizzle of olive oil.
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Place watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, shallot, jalapeño, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.