This Summer Watermelon Gazpacho tastes amazing on a hot summer day. So cool, refreshing and packed with fresh summer produce flavor. It is healthy and easy to make, just blend up all the ingredients in a blender and done!
- 1,5 pounds (650g) seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 tomato
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and cut in big chunks
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- ½ seedless cucumber, cubed
- 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 red chili, seeds removed for a milder gazpacho
- 1 lime, juiced
- handful of fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
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Reserve a little of the veggies for topping and chop finely, pack in a small airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
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Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender (except salt and black pepper).
Blend scraping down the sides as needed until it has a smooth and creamy consistency. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
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Cover the blender tight with the lid or pour the gazpacho into an airtight container. Let the gazpacho sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours for the flavors to develop.
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Serve cold in small bowls and top with the reserved veggies, a few drops of olive oil, chopped basil and a little freshly ground black pepper.
Enjoy!