Description
This Zesty Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing, vibrant cold soup perfect for hot days. Combining sweet watermelon with crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, and aromatic fresh basil, this gazpacho is brightened by red wine vinegar, lime juice, and a touch of olive oil. It’s a light, healthy appetizer or snack that requires no cooking, just blending and chilling to meld all the flavors together.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Seasonings & Dressing
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Cube the watermelon, peel and dice the cucumber, dice the red bell pepper, chop the red onion, and gather fresh basil leaves.
- Blend base ingredients: In a blender, combine the watermelon, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and basil leaves. Blend until smooth to create the flavorful base of the gazpacho.
- Add dressing: Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper to the blender mixture.
- Blend to combine: Blend again until all the ingredients are well combined and the texture is smooth and uniform.
- Chill the soup: Pour the gazpacho into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and serve it cold.
- Serve: Serve the gazpacho chilled, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if desired, for a bright and refreshing dish.
Notes
- This gazpacho is perfect for warm weather and is served cold.
- Adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- For a spicy kick, add a small amount of finely chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a slightly different tang.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Make sure to chill thoroughly before serving for optimal flavor and refreshment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Keywords: watermelon gazpacho, cold soup, summer recipe, vegetarian soup, refreshing appetizer
