Watermelon Gazpacho
Cool down this summer with a refreshing watermelon gazpacho! Sweet, tangy, and a hint of spice make this the perfect starter or light meal.
Ingredients
- 7 cups seedless watermelon chopped
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons mint leaves chopped
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Feta cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the chopped watermelon, tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion in a blender.
- Add the cilantro, tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar.
- Blend until everything is pureed.
- Mix in the mint leaves, hot sauce, salt, dried basil, and chili powder.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.
- Transfer the gazpacho to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Serve in cups or bowls, garnished with feta cheese, mint leaves, and extra chopped watermelon or veggies if desired.