Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho

Updated June 6, 2024

Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho
Sam Kaplan for The New York Times. Food stylist: Suzanne Lenzer. Prop stylist: Randi Brookman Harris
Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(451)
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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
  • Garnish

    • Fresh basil
    • drizzle of olive oil
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Preparation

  1. 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.

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.

Excellent. Garnished with cubed avocado, feta, scallions, and diced nectarines. Summery!

Do I need to peel the tomatoes first?

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