Cool & Refreshing Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with a Cucumber Sw

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Chill Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3cupscoarsely chopped seedless watermelon

  • ¼cupfinely diced seedless watermelon

  • 3largeRoma tomatoes, halved and seeded

  • 1smallred bell pepper, roughly chopped

  • 4green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated

  • 3tablespoonslemon juice

  • 1 ½teaspoonslime zest

  • 2tablespoonslime juice

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh mint

  • 1tablespoonhoney

  • teaspooncrushed red pepper, or to taste

  • 1largecucumber, peeled and seeded

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • cupvegetable broth

  • ¼cupsour cream

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. For watermelon gazpacho, in a blender or food processor add coarsely chopped watermelon, 2 tomatoes, the bell pepper, the whites of green onions, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, the lime juice, mint, honey, and crushed red pepper. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Chill, covered, 2 to 4 hours. Rinse blender or food processor.

  2. For cucumber soup, finely chop 1/4 of the cucumber and coarsely chop remaining portion. Add coarsely chopped cucumber, garlic, parsley, green onion tops, and remaining lemon juice to blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in broth, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Chill, covered, 2 to 4 hours.

  3. For tomato topper, chop remaining tomato into 1/2-inch pieces and add to small bowl. Stir in reserved finely chopped watermelon, finely chopped cucumber, and remaining lime zest. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.

  4. To serve, ladle about 1 cup watermelon gazpacho into each bowl. Top each serving with about 1/2 cup cucumber soup and swirl slightly. Top with tomato topper and , if you like, additional black pepper and mint.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories125
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
6mg
2%
Sodium
178mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Protein
3g
6%
Potassium
514mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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