Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho Food

WATERMELON TOMATO GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Seed and puree the watermelon.
• Then combine the watermelon puree with the diced watermelon, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, lime juice, parsley, ginger, jalapeno, green onion, bitters and salt. Note the authors recommend you use a large bowl but you see that empty watermelon shell over there? Hey it makes a great serving container and you don't have to wash it.
• Stir to combine.
• Season with pepper and salt to taste. Use any other desired seasonings to taste.
• Serve with chilled serving bowls or chill for approx four hours then serve or using a large bowl, place in chilled serving bowls and serve immediately.
• Note: Parsley leaves should be one small handful. the bitters are NOT optional.
• Original was from the Philadelphia Inq. 7/13/05.

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Puree 1 tomato, 1/2 serrano chile and 1 cup cubed seedless watermelon in a blender. Add 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil and pulse. Add 2 tablespoons minced red onion, 1/2 chopped seeded cucumber and 2 tablespoons minced dill; season with salt and pepper and puree. Chill at least 30 minutes. Loosen with water, if needed. Garnish each serving with more cubed watermelon, crumbled feta and dill.

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

Steps:

• 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.

WATERMELON AND TOMATO GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Put the bread in a bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.
• In a blender in batches, puree the bread, tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, fennel, onion, olive oil, vinegar, and enough water to achieve a pleasing consistency (about 1 cup). Season with salt and add more vinegar if necessary. Chill thoroughly.
• Divide the soup among 8 bowls. Garnish each serving with a spoonful of diced watermelon. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Vin de Porche Rosé or another dry rosé.

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Working in batches, purée all of the ingredients except the garnish in a blender for two minutes or longer until frothy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, making sure you have used enough salt and lemon juice for a vivid flavor. Transfer to a bowl, and chill for several hours. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve, garnishing each bowl with thinly sliced celery or, if serving in glasses, with a thin lengthwise slice of celery stick.

TOMATO-WATERMELON GAZPACHO WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a blender combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup watermelon, bread, cucumber, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and ice cube. Purée until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Chill in refrigerator until very cold, at least 30 minutes.
• Serve, garnished with remaining chopped watermelon and avocado.

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Process 1/2 cup of watermelon, along with the orange juice and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)