Best 9 Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho Recipes

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When summertime hits, there's nothing quite as refreshing as a cold, crisp glass of watermelon gazpacho. This Spanish soup is made with fresh watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. But not all watermelon gazpacho recipes are created equal. Some are too watery, while others are too thick and heavy. The best watermelon gazpacho is one that strikes the perfect balance between flavor and texture. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for fresh watermelon gazpacho. We'll also provide some tips for making sure your gazpacho is the perfect consistency. So whether you're a gazpacho newbie or a seasoned pro, read on for the best watermelon gazpacho recipe you'll ever try.

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WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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This is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a meal. It's so refreshing-guests will love it. -Nicole Deelah, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed watermelon, seeded, divided
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
Watermelon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Puree 3 cups watermelon in a blender. Cut remaining watermelon into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, lime zest, ginger and salt. Stir in the tomato, cucumber, green pepper, cilantro, onion, jalapeno and cubed watermelon. Chill until serving. If desired, serve with wedge of watermelon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large tomato, pureed
1/2 serrano chile
2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree the tomatoes, chile, and 1/2 of the watermelon. Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil and pulse. Add the onion, cucumber and dill and season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Pour into chilled bowls and sprinkle with dill, feta, and remaining watermelon. Serve.

FRESH WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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This soup is lightly sweet with just a little bite of heat from the jalapeno. The combination of both blended and diced melon and cucumber, plus the blueberries, also give it a nice contrast in texture.

Provided by Scott Koeneman

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups diced seeded watermelon, divided
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Put 6 cups watermelon, 1/2 of the cucumber, jalapeno pepper, and vinegar in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour gazpacho into a large bowl and stir remaining watermelon and cucumber into soup. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Divide gazpacho among 4 bowls and top each with blueberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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Put a sweet spin on this traditional cold soup that will make hot days a little more bearable.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 jalapeno pepper, minced

Steps:

  • Combine 5 cups watermelon and the cranberry juice in the jar of a blender, and puree until mixture is smooth. Pass through a fine sieve into a large bowl or plastic storage container, discarding pulp. You should have 3 cups strained liquid.
  • Add cucumber, celery, bell pepper, onion, herbs, lime juice, vinegar, jalapeno, and remaining cup chopped melon to watermelon liquid, and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator until soup is well chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve, or store in refrigerator up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 35 g

JULIA'S WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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Deliciously refreshing!

Provided by Julia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups cubed seeded watermelon
2 English (hothouse style) cucumbers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons honey
½ cup pineapple juice
20 small mint leaves

Steps:

  • Reserve 20 small pieces of watermelon for garnish. Working in batches, place the remaining watermelon, the cucumbers, red bell peppers, onion, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, the ginger, honey, and pineapple juice into a blender, and blend for about 30 seconds per batch. The mixture should be well blended but retain some texture. Pour into a large pitcher or bowl, and refrigerate 1 hour. Serve in bowls, and garnish each bowl with a couple of chunks of the retained watermelon and 2 small mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 4.2 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

FRESH WATERMELON GAZPACHO!



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Who doesn't love watermelon??!! Try this amazing cold Gazpacho made with all fresh ingredients!! Great on a warm day!!

Provided by Chef Ken Stoneback

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large tomatoes, peeled
2 cups cubed watermelon
feta cheese (to garnish)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/4 of a red onion, diced
fresh dill
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree 1 1/2 cup of the watermelon with the onion, tomato and cucumber. Then add the vinegar, oil and a pinch of fresh dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Run through a mesh sieve. Serve chilled with feta, remaining watermelon and fresh dill.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 1.4

WATERMELON GAZPACHO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: watermelon, english cucumber, red bell pepper, jalapeño, fresh mint leaf, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ jalapeño, seeded and chopped, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
¼ cup fresh mint leaf, plus more sprigs, for garnish
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Add the watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, mint, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender..
  • While blending, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture has reached your desired consistency.
  • Transfer the soup to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the flavors to deepen.
  • Serve the soup chilled and garnish with a slice of cucumber, a slice of jalapeño, and a sprig of mint.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 27 grams

WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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Tomato and watermelon are an unexpected match, their respective acidity and sweetness mingling to great effect. This soup, adapted from Anya von Bremzen's book "The New Spanish Table," integrates the melon into a bare-bones gazpacho, one of the sovereigns of the high summer table. There are so few ingredients here that the ones you use will really stand out, so try to get the freshest, juiciest tomatoes and sweetest watermelon you can. The chopped celery brings the flavor combination together, so don't leave it out.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 regular servings, or 8 to 12 aperitifs

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon, about 1 1/4 pounds
1 pound ripe tomatoes, quartered or cut into sixths
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Generous 1/2 cup chopped celery (2 ounces)
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Thin celery slices or sticks for garnish

Steps:

  • Working in batches, purée all of the ingredients except the garnish in a blender for two minutes or longer until frothy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, making sure you have used enough salt and lemon juice for a vivid flavor. Transfer to a bowl, and chill for several hours. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve, garnishing each bowl with thinly sliced celery or, if serving in glasses, with a thin lengthwise slice of celery stick.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 88, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 462 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Fruit     Nut     Appetizer     Brunch     No-Cook     Picnic     Lunch     Watermelon     Almond     Summer     Healthy     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield makes 4 to 6 first course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4-lb) piece watermelon, rind discarded and flesh cut into large chunks (7 cups)
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
8 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts discarded and bread torn into pieces
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Seed 1 cup watermelon chunks and cut into small dice. Purée remaining watermelon in a blender (in batches if necessary). Pour purée through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids, and discard seeds.
  • Return juice to blender and blend together with ice, almonds, and garlic (in batches if necessary) until smooth. Add bread, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste and blend, adding oil in a slow stream, until smooth.
  • Top with diced watermelon.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe watermelon: The best watermelon gazpacho is made with ripe, juicy watermelon. Look for a watermelon that is heavy for its size and has a deep red color.
  • Chill the watermelon before using: Chilling the watermelon before making the gazpacho will help to make it extra refreshing.
  • Use a high-quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in gazpacho, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
  • Add a little bit of acidity: Gazpacho can be a bit sweet, so it's nice to add a little bit of acidity to balance it out. Lemon juice or vinegar are both good options.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, or mint, can add a lot of flavor to gazpacho. Add them just before serving for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Fresh watermelon gazpacho is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious summer soup. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this watermelon gazpacho a try.

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