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My Watermelon Gazpacho

September 18, 2017
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Vegetarian
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Posted by Leone Lakhani

I LOVE SOUPS. NOT NECESSARILY COLD SOUPS. BUT THERE’S SOMETHING REALLY REFRESHING ABOUT A GAZPACHO.

It’s a great appetizer to cleanse and cool the palate before a main dish. This is a watermelon gazpacho. There are so many different versions, so this is one I came up with, based on flavors I like.

HERE’S MY TAKE:

Serves 4-6.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 1/2 lbs), plus small cubes for garnish
  • 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, roughly cubed (I use grape tomatoes for their flavor)
  • 1/2 cucumber (about 4oz. worth), peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 2-3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt (more to taste)
  • 1/2 jalapeno, sliced (more or less to taste)
  • Juice of half a lime

*Don’t forget to scroll down for your Savory Sounds cooking soundtrack.

METHOD:

  1. In a blender, combine the watermelon, red wine vinegar, tomato, garlic, cucumber, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt. Cover and pulse as you go.
  2. Blend until smooth. Cover and chill in the fridge for about an hour (or until smooth).
  3. When you’re ready to serve, you may need to stir it to blend again. Pour into bowl and add a few pieces of watermelon. You may also add herbs to garnish. I use basil. Serve.

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SINCE WE ARE IN APPETIZER MODE, HERE ARE A FEW EASIER LISTENING TUNES TO PLAY AT THE BEGINNING OF AN EVENING.

First, I absolutely love this theme song from the show Big Little Lies. It’s haunting.

In the same vein, there’s Let The Chalice Blaze by Thievery Corporation.

And finally here’s a great cover of Childish Gambino’s Redbone. It’s easy on the ears, but a little more uptempo from the original.

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