Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho
Updated June 6, 2024
- Total Time
- 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1small watermelon (about 3 pounds)
- 2ripe tomatoes
- 1minced garlic clove
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- adding a few ice cubes
- Fresh basil
- drizzle of olive oil
Garnish
Preparation
- Step 1
Peel 1 small watermelon (about 3 pounds), and cut the flesh into large chunks. Put them in a food processor along with 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse the mixture, adding a few ice cubes, one at a time, if necessary,to get the machine going. Chill in the fridge. Garnish: Fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Garnish with cubed avocado and crumbled feta, they complement the fresh flavors really well. Also a great way to add substance and make this a satisfying, summery meal in and of itself.
Amazing ! and in 5 minutes ! Added some tabasco for a peppery twist.
Very good and easy - especially if use store-cut watermelon (added bonus, no need to chill if melon was stored in fridge). 2x lemon. Added blue cheese and avocado cubes (tx to previous reviewer) and makes a complete meal on a hot day. Will have again. Also would be great starter for a party with add your own toppings laid out.
I used the Food and Wine mag recipe combined w this .. less watermelon, more tomato, 2/3 cup scallions, and basil - sherry vinegar, even through. Some organic tomato juice I had chilling…. avocado cubes yes. Use garlic and peppers when making without watermelon
A great base to riff on, but a bit meh as written. Very good with double lemon, double garlic, a teaspoon (+/-) of sherry vinegar, and as one suggested, a glug of olive oil to give it some body. Next time, will try adding a half of a red bell pepper. Fine without straining, but luscious if you do! Tabasco was lovely too. This is a Bloody Mary in the making! Add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce and celery seed (vodka purely optional) for a great drink; but definitely strain it if you do this.
I found this to be too sweet. I don’t know if I would adjust with more lemon juice or not, as it’s very liquid as it is (and I didn’t use ice cubes). As it is, it’s not sufficient as a meal, which is why people have added extra to bulk it up. Maybe a better balance between tomatoes and watermelon would help for flavour. Don’t be afraid of the garlic — it actually brings the watermelon and tomato flavours together nicely.