Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

Name: Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

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