Best 8 Watermelon Mint Gazpacho Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the refreshing and vibrant flavors of watermelon mint gazpacho! This delightful cold soup is a culinary symphony of juicy watermelon, aromatic mint, and zesty cucumber, blended together to create a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a summer oasis. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary creativity, you can easily whip up this delectable dish that's perfect for hot summer days or as a light and healthy meal anytime. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey as we explore the best recipe for watermelon mint gazpacho, sure to leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER GAZPACHO WITH WATERMELON AND MINT



Cucumber Gazpacho with Watermelon and Mint image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch mint, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 large English cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 1/3 cups seeded and diced watermelon
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1/3 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup pepitas, toasted
Chili-infused oil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mint. Place the remaining mint in a large bowl along with the cucumbers, 2 cups watermelon, yogurt, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger, cayenne pepper and 2 teaspoon salt. In small batches, puree in a food processor until smooth. Place in a pitcher or large bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Taste the gazpacho before serving and season with additional salt if needed. Divide the soup among 6 chilled bowls and top with the feta, toasted pepitas, remaining watermelon, reserved mint and a drizzle of chili infused oil.

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.

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

JULIA'S WATERMELON GAZPACHO



Julia's Watermelon Gazpacho image

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

WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER GAZPACHO



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This fresh, colorful soup makes a great summer starter. It's definitely different and very refreshing.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Melons

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 lb) seedless watermelon, diced, divided (about 5 cups)
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
1 small jalapeno chile, seeded, minced
3 inner celery ribs, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped of fresh mint
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Puree 4 cups watermelon in blender until smooth.
  • Transfer puree to large bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 cup diced watermelon and next 10 ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Cover gazpacho and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Divide gazpacho among bowls and top with dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Bon Appétit.
  • August 2005.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 190.6, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 24.9, Protein 4.5

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

WATERMELON GAZPACHO



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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

2 cups 1/4-inch-diced watermelon
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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



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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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy watermelon: The quality of your watermelon will greatly affect the flavor of your gazpacho. Look for a watermelon that is heavy for its size, has a deep red color, and sounds hollow when you tap it.
  • Use fresh mint: Fresh mint is essential for adding a refreshing flavor to your gazpacho. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but the flavor will not be as pronounced.
  • Chill your gazpacho before serving: Gazpacho is best served chilled. You can chill it for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
  • Garnish your gazpacho with fresh herbs and vegetables: When you're ready to serve your gazpacho, garnish it with fresh herbs like mint, basil, or cilantro. You can also add diced cucumbers, tomatoes, or peppers for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Watermelon mint gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your gazpacho spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, there's a recipe out there for you. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this delicious and healthy soup!

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