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Fresh Cold Watermelon Gazpacho with Cucumber and Feta

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A refreshing and light summer gazpacho combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and salty feta cheese, perfect for hot days and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 600 g / 21 oz)
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 1½ cups / 225 g / 8 oz)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (about 40 g / 1.4 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 75 g / 2.6 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Cut 4 cups of seedless watermelon into cubes. Peel, seed, and dice one large cucumber. Chop one medium red bell pepper and finely mince ¼ cup of red onion. Roughly chop two tablespoons of fresh mint leaves. Crumble the feta cheese and set aside.
  2. Combine and puree: Place watermelon cubes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and mint into a blender or food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Adjust seasoning: Taste the gazpacho and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes for heat and blend briefly to mix.
  4. Chill: Transfer the soup to a bowl or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours, to allow flavors to meld and soup to become refreshingly cold.
  5. Serve: Stir the soup gently before serving. Ladle into chilled bowls and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Garnish with extra mint leaves or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
  6. Enjoy immediately: Serve fresh and cold. If the soup sits too long, stir gently before serving to recombine any separated liquid.

Notes

Use a ripe, firm watermelon for best flavor and texture. Chill the gazpacho for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors. For a vegan version, omit feta or use a plant-based cheese alternative. Avoid over-blending to maintain some texture. Serve immediately after chilling for best taste and texture.

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Keywords: watermelon gazpacho, cold soup, summer recipe, cucumber, feta, refreshing, easy, healthy, vegan option

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