GRILLED WATERMELON GAZPACHO
This is the perfect starter for a summer dinner or a lunch meal. It's cool and tangy with a whole lot of great grilled flavor. If you like a little more spice, just add more jalapenos. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over watermelon slices, tomato, cucumber and jalapeno; grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until seared, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, reserving one watermelon slice., When cool enough to handle, remove rind from remaining watermelon slices; cut flesh into chunks. Remove skin and seeds from tomato and jalapeno; chop. Coarsely chop cucumber. Combine grilled vegetables; add 1/4 cup onion, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings. Process in batches in a blender until smooth, adding remaining olive oil during final minute. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer; adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, pour gazpacho into bowls or glasses. Top with diced avocado and remaining onion. Cut reserved watermelon slice into wedges. Garnish bowls or glasses with wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this gazpacho. I wasn't sure how the grilled watermelon would taste, but it was really good! The soup was also very refreshing and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Hailey Yang (Noel #1 Fan)
[email protected]I made this gazpacho for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
Tim Day
[email protected]This gazpacho was delicious! The grilled watermelon added a nice smoky flavor and the soup was very refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Nilda Nilda
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about grilling watermelon, but it turned out to be amazing! The smokiness from the grill really complemented the sweetness of the watermelon. The soup was also very refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this agai
Daniel Croteau
[email protected]This gazpacho was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Sydney Watitwa
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use watermelon, and this gazpacho is a great option. It's light, refreshing, and has a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.
Khairullah Khangajani
[email protected]This gazpacho is a refreshing and unique way to enjoy watermelon. The grilled watermelon adds a nice smoky flavor and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Salin Danuwar
[email protected]Delicious! I love the smoky flavor that the grilled watermelon adds to the gazpacho. It's also a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
What Eww
[email protected]This gazpacho was a great way to use up some extra watermelon. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
wn Shahil
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this gazpacho. I wasn't sure how the grilled watermelon would taste, but it was really good! The soup was also very refreshing and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Namugelwa Immy
[email protected]I made this gazpacho for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
Laeeq Ahmad
[email protected]This gazpacho was delicious! The grilled watermelon added a nice smoky flavor and the soup was very refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bob
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use watermelon, and this gazpacho is a great option. It's light, refreshing, and has a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.
Amiyah Singleton
[email protected]This gazpacho was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Toheed Waheed
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about grilling watermelon, but it turned out to be amazing! The smokiness from the grill really complemented the sweetness of the watermelon. The soup was also very refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this agai
Md Arzu
[email protected]This gazpacho was a refreshing and unique way to enjoy watermelon. The grilled watermelon added a smoky sweetness that balanced out the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar. I also loved the addition of the mint and cilantro, which gave the soup a bri