Makes: 4 Servings
Prep time: 30 minutes

Watermelon can be combined with a savory ingredients for a surprising and refreshing twist in this simple and quick gazpacho recipe.

Ingredients

4 cups cubed, seeded watermelon (divided)
cucumber (peeled, coarsely chopped, divided)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of cubed watermelon and 1/2 of chopped cucumber; set aside.

2. Process remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender until puréed.

3. Transfer all ingredients to a large bowl and stir.

4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk and whole-grain pita bread/chips with hummus.

Makes: 4 Servings Prep time: 30 minutes Watermelon can be combined with a savory ingredients for a surprising and refreshing twist in this simple and quick gazpacho recipe. Ingredients Shopping List 4 cups cubed, seeded watermelon (divided) 1 cucumber (peeled, coarsely chopped, divided) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped (optional) Directions 1. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of cubed watermelon and 1/2 of chopped cucumber; set aside. 2. Process remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender until puréed. 3. Transfer all ingredients to a large bowl and stir. 4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Notes Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk and whole-grain pita bread/chips with hummus. Skip to nutrition information Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation (link is external)

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