GRILLED WATERMELON GAZPACHO

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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

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 seedless watermelon, cut into three 1-1/2-in.-thick slices
1 large beefsteak tomato, halved
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons diced red onion, divided
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

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

Ottneydiz Oliveros
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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