August Recipe

Watermelon Gazpacho
A slice of watermelon

This is a light and refreshing cold soup, perfect for those hot summer days.

Ingredients

  • 1 large tomato, pureed
  • 1/2 serrano chile
  • 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more
  • for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a blender, puree the tomatoes, chile, and 1/2 of the watermelon. Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil and pulse. Add the onion, cucumber and dill and season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Pour into chilled bowls and sprinkle with dill, feta, and remaining watermelon. Serve.

Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Recipe Source: Food Network, Tyler Florence