Description
Watermelon Gazpacho is a vibrant and refreshing chilled soup perfect for hot summer days. Combining sweet watermelon with crunchy cucumbers and zesty lime, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your guests or elevate your poolside lounging. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s the ultimate summer appetizer or light meal that celebrates seasonal produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup English cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the watermelon, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into rough chunks.
- In a blender or food processor, combine all the chopped ingredients with lime juice and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in bowls or glasses; garnish with diced cucumber or bell pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Summertime
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg