Name: Watermelon Gazpacho
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 cups finely diced seedless watermelon, (about 6 pounds with the rind) (see Tip); 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced; 0.5 red bell pepper, finely diced; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil; 0.25 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.75 teaspoon salt

Watermelon Gazpacho

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The delicate flavors of cucumber and watermelon go hand in hand to create a sweet-and-savory chilled soup, perfect as a first course on a hot night.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 cups finely diced seedless watermelon, (about 6 pounds with the rind) (see Tip)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
½ red bell pepper, finely diced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt

Directions

Mix watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, basil, parsley, vinegar, shallot, oil and salt in a large bowl. Puree 3 cups of the mixture in a blender or food processor to the desired smoothness; transfer to another large bowl. Puree another 3 cups and add to the bowl. Stir in the remaining diced mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Tip: Melon selection & storage: Look for symmetrical unblemished melons, without flat sides, that have a creamy yellow spot on the bottom indicating ripeness.
At 92% water, this fruit should feel heavy when you heft it. Precut melon flesh should be dense, firm and appear moist. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or keep in a cool, dark spot. Cover the cut surface of melon with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

114	Calories
5g	Fat
17g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 114
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 1831IU	37%
Vitamin C 34mg	38%
Folate 22mcg	5%
Sodium 296mg	13%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Magnesium 29mg	7%
Potassium 324mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.