Gazpacho is a type of cold soup typically made with tomatoes. For a sweet summertime twist, this recipes uses watermelon in place of tomato. If you or one of your passengers are vegetarian or are on a raw food diet, this is a great recipe to learn since it only requires four simple steps. Watermelon Gazpacho is best enjoyed on a hot day as a cool, healthy starter. You can even get creative and offer it as a shooter.

Ingredients

• 8 cups (2 L) seedless watermelon, finely diced
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup (60 g) fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 g) flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons (45 mL) red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon (4 g) salt

Directions

• Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl and mix.
• Puree six cups of mixture in food processor.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Serve chilled with cucumber and watermelon balls on side for garnish.

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