Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe
"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
This recipe is:
Quick
* 4 Servings
* Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
* 4 cups cubed watermelon, seeded, divided
* 2 tablespoons lime juice
* 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
* 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
Directions
* 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 peel, ginger and salt. Stir in the tomato, cucumber, green pepper, cilantro, onion, jalapeno and cubed watermelon. Chill until serving. Yield: 4 servings.
Editor's Note: When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 58 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 599 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fruit.
Watermelon Gazpacho published in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009, p57
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