Grilled watermelon gazpacho is a refreshing twist on the classic Spanish soup, with the sweetness of grilled watermelon and a hint of smokiness. Perfectly chilled, this dish is great for a hot summer day as a light lunch or as an appetizer. This unique recipe combines the flavors of watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs, all blended together to create a smooth and flavorful soup. Served cold, this gazpacho is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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GRILLED WATERMELON GAZPACHO
This is the perfect starter for a summer dinner or a lunch meal. It's cool and tangy with a whole lot of great grilled flavor. If you like a little more spice, just add more jalapenos. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over watermelon slices, tomato, cucumber and jalapeno; grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until seared, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, reserving one watermelon slice., When cool enough to handle, remove rind from remaining watermelon slices; cut flesh into chunks. Remove skin and seeds from tomato and jalapeno; chop. Coarsely chop cucumber. Combine grilled vegetables; add 1/4 cup onion, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings. Process in batches in a blender until smooth, adding remaining olive oil during final minute. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer; adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, pour gazpacho into bowls or glasses. Top with diced avocado and remaining onion. Cut reserved watermelon slice into wedges. Garnish bowls or glasses with wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
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.
WATERMELON GAZPACHO WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice the bread 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and remove the crust from all but 4 slices. Tear the crustless slices into pieces and pulse in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Add the chopped watermelon to the food processor along with the chopped scallion, tomato, half each of the cucumber and jalapeno and 1/4 cup cold water; puree. With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup olive oil and the juice of 1 lime. Stir in 2 tablespoons mint, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Toss the shrimp and whole scallions with the juice of the remaining lime and 2 tablespoons each olive oil and mint, the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill the shrimp until marked, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Grill the scallions until lightly charred, 1 minute per side. Brush the remaining bread slices with olive oil and grill until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Top each serving of gazpacho with the diced watermelon and the remaining cucumber and jalapeno; drizzle with olive oil. Serve with the grilled shrimp, scallions, bread and lime wedges.
JULIA'S WATERMELON GAZPACHO
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
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
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
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
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.
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
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
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
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
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
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
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
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
Why not serve gazpacho at your next summer gathering? Start your hot-weather meal with this easy, intriguing variation.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Process 1/2 cup of watermelon, along with the orange juice and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
WATERMELON GAZPACHO RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- Select ripe and flavorful watermelon: Choose a watermelon that is heavy for its size and has a deep red color. Avoid watermelons with bruises or soft spots.
- Grill the watermelon properly: Grill the watermelon slices over medium-high heat until they are slightly charred and caramelized. This will add a smoky flavor to the gazpacho.
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your gazpacho will be. Use ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, and fresh herbs like cilantro and basil.
- Chill the gazpacho thoroughly before serving: Gazpacho is best served cold, so make sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving. You can also make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and vegetables: When serving, garnish your gazpacho with fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or mint. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Conclusion:
Grilled watermelon gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful summer soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your gazpacho spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, there is a recipe that will suit you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to cool down, give grilled watermelon gazpacho a try.
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