How to Make Summer Watermelon Gazpacho

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How to Make Summer Watermelon Gazpacho

This recipe is so refreshing and perfect for summer. The sweetness of watermelon balances out the tangy ness of tomatoes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Boil water in a pot. Add the tomatoes and boil for 30 secs.

Boil water in a pot. Add the tomatoes and boil for 30 secs.

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Now it is easy to peel off  the skin.

Now it is easy to peel off the skin.

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Chop some watermelon

Chop some watermelon

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Halve the tomatoes. The idea is to reserve the tomato juice first, then chop the remaining fruit.  I used a strainer to help squeeze out the juice.

Halve the tomatoes. The idea is to reserve the tomato juice first, then chop the remaining fruit. I used a strainer to help squeeze out the juice.

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About 1 cup of tomato juice + roughly chopped tomatoes.

About 1 cup of tomato juice + roughly chopped tomatoes.

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In a food processor, purée tomato mixture. Do the same for watermelon.

In a food processor, purée tomato mixture. Do the same for watermelon.

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Remove the seeds and skin of the cucumber. Dice and purée in the food processor.

Remove the seeds and skin of the cucumber. Dice and purée in the food processor.

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In a large bowl, mix watermelon, tomato, and cucumber puree together. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, mix watermelon, tomato, and cucumber puree together. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.

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Dice fresh tomato and watermelon. About a cup. I have used some cherry tomatoes.

Dice fresh tomato and watermelon. About a cup. I have used some cherry tomatoes.

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Diced cucumber, tomatoes, watermelon, in the purée, mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Diced cucumber, tomatoes, watermelon, in the purée, mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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Finely chop some cucumber, onion, jalapeño pepper. Marinate with lime juice and salt and pepper.

Finely chop some cucumber, onion, jalapeño pepper. Marinate with lime juice and salt and pepper.

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Toppings. I poached some asparagus and chopped avocado.

Toppings. I poached some asparagus and chopped avocado.

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Add whatever toppings you like before serving: croutons, crabmeat, cooked shrimp, etc. Refreshing! 😊

Add whatever toppings you like before serving: croutons, crabmeat, cooked shrimp, etc. Refreshing! 😊

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Supplies

seedless watermelon

2 Large tomatoes

1 Large cucumber

2 Tablespoons Finely diced purple onion

½ Jalapeno pepper

½ Tablespoons Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Fresh avocado (optional)

Asparagus (optional)

Parsley (for garnish)

½ Tablespoons Red wine vinegar

1 Tablespoon Freshly squeezed lime juice

Alina Alina

Great idea to use toppings :)

Alina Alina 5 months ago

Maxine Sparrow✌

Mmmm! Sounds so good!

Maxine Sparrow✌ 10 months ago

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