Watermelon Gazpacho | Whole Living Eat Well

This Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing and light summer soup, perfect for hot days. Combining the natural sweetness of watermelon with a hint of spice from jalapeño and a tangy kick from lime and sherry vinegar, this gazpacho offers a flavorful twist on the classic chilled soup. With fresh herbs like mint and parsley, it's both healthy and delicious, making it a great appetizer or light meal.

Watermelon Gazpacho

Course: Soups, AppetizersCuisine: Mediterranean

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Calories

90

kcal

Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing, chilled soup blending sweet watermelon with tangy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty herbs for a vibrant summer dish.

Ingredients

• 5 cups peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped watermelon, plus 1 cup finely chopped

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice

• 1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber

• 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)

• 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 pepper)

• 1/4 cup diced red onion

• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

• Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

• 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, minced

Directions

• In a blender or food processor, combine the 5 cups of roughly chopped watermelon, cranberry juice, cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, lime juice, sherry vinegar, and jalapeño. Blend until smooth.
• Stir in the finely chopped watermelon, minced mint, and parsley.
• Season the gazpacho with additional lime juice or salt if desired.
• Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
• Serve the gazpacho cold, garnished with extra mint leaves and finely chopped watermelon if desired.

Notes

• Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
  Total Fat: 0.5 g
  Cholesterol: 0 mg
  Sodium: 20 mg
  Total Carbohydrates: 21 g
  Sugars: 17 g
  Protein: 2 g

This Watermelon Gazpacho is the ultimate summer refresher, blending the cool, sweet taste of watermelon with spicy and tangy elements for a unique twist on a classic. Perfect as a light lunch or a starter for a summer meal, it’s healthy, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.