Refresh yourself with this chilled watermelon gazpacho, a vibrant blend of juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime. Perfect for hot summer days, this quick and easy recipe takes just 3 minutes to prepare!
424 kcal
/serving
3 mins
Serves
3
Easy
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 cups cubed watermelon (~1300g)'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 cucumber, peeled and seeded'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Juice and zest of 1 lime'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Kosher salt, to taste'}
- {'group': 'Mint Oil', 'item': '30g mint leaves'}
- {'group': 'Mint Oil', 'item': '125ml olive oil'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Thai basil leaves'}
Preparation
- Peel and seed half of the cucumber, then dice the other half for garnish and refrigerate.
- Char the chili over an open flame until blackened, then steam in a covered container for 3 minutes.
- Peel off the charred skin and remove the seeds if less heat is desired.
Cooking
- In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon, peeled cucumber, charred chili, lime juice, and salt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- For the mint oil, blanch the mint leaves in simmering water for 1 second, then shock in ice water.
- Dry the leaves, blend with olive oil until dark green, and strain through a coffee filter.
Plating & Serving
- Pour the chilled gazpacho into bowls or glasses.
- Garnish with diced cucumber, lime zest, Thai basil leaves, and a drizzle of mint oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This gazpacho is a refreshing starter or palate cleanser. Adjust the lime juice to taste for desired acidity.
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
424
Calories
2.4g
Protein
2% DV
22.3g
Carbs
8% DV
38.6g
Fat
49% DV
2.6g
Fiber
7% DV
14.8g
Sugars
165mg
Sodium
11% DV
| Diet Type | Low Carb Low Sodium |
| Health Labels | Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Mediterranean Dash Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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