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Watermelon Gazpacho with Cucumber Dices
🍉 Refresh yourself with this light and antioxidant watermelon gazpacho. A perfect dinner or appetizer, low in calories and full of lycopene.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs Seedless watermelon
- 10.5 oz Plum tomatoes
- 3.5 oz Cucumber
- 1.8 oz Onion
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
- Fresh mint
🍉 The Gazpacho That Will Revolutionize Your Summer
Traditional gazpacho is a marvel, but when we introduce watermelon, we create a completely new gastronomic experience. The natural sweetness of this fruit balances the acidity of the tomato, resulting in an extremely hydrating cold soup, perfect to beat the heat and replenish electrolytes without adding calories.
🍅 Why it is exceptionally healthy
- Deep Hydration: Watermelon is made up of 92% water, ideal for keeping the body hydrated.
- Lycopene Bomb: Both tomato and watermelon are extremely high in this powerful antioxidant that protects the skin and cardiovascular health.
- Low in Calories: By reducing the amount of oil and bread, we get a satiating and cleansing dish.
📝 Step-by-Step Preparation
- Base Preparation: Peel and deseed 1.1 lbs (500g) of very sweet watermelon. Wash and cut 10.5 oz (300g) of ripe plum tomatoes. Peel 1.8 oz (50g) of mild onion and a small piece of green bell pepper (about 1 oz).
- Blending: In a powerful blender, introduce the watermelon, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Blend at maximum power for 3 minutes until a perfect emulsion is obtained.
- The Perfect Dressing: Add 1 tbsp (15ml) of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), 2 tsp (10ml) of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend again for 30 seconds. The oil at this point will create a silky texture.
- The Dices: Peel 3.5 oz (100g) of cucumber, remove the central seeds, and cut it into tiny cubes (brunoise). Do the same with 1.8 oz (50g) of extra watermelon.
- Service: Refrigerate the gazpacho for at least 2 hours. Serve very cold in bowls, adding the cucumber and watermelon dices on top to provide a crispy contrast. You can garnish with fresh mint leaves.
