Cucumber and Watermelon Gazpacho

Chilled soup is the ultimate refreshment! This recipe is made with ultra hydrating watermelon and cucumber.

Introduction by: Isabella Mead

When those hot summer days arrive, it’s time to cool off with a bowl of refreshing and satisfying Cucumber and Watermelon Gazpacho. Made with only the freshest ingredients, this light and flavorful dish is perfect for taking the edge off the heat. Enjoy it on a shady patio or deck as the sun sets and the day winds down.

We blend the natural sweetness of watermelon with the crisp, juicy flavor of cucumbers to create a refreshing, flavorful soup. Serrano peppers and chilis add just the right amount of heat, making this a delicious balance of sweet and savory.

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The best part of this Cucumber and Watermelon Gazpacho? Watermelon offers surprising dental health benefits. It’s rich in fiber, which can help break down buildup on your teeth, and it contains malic acid, a natural compound that may help whiten teeth by gently oxidizing the enamel and lifting surface stains^1,2.

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References:

dentist Menasha WI – How Eating Foods Rich in Fiber and Help Your Oral Health | Mid Valley Dental, SC [Internet]. midvalleydental.com. [cited 2024 Aug 2]. Available from: https://midvalleydental.com/p/BLOG-86315-2021.8.9-How-Eating-Foods-Rich-in-Fiber-and-Help-Your-Oral-Health-p.asp?C=1288
Pujari V. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research. 2019 Sep;7(9).

Cucumber and Watermelon Gazpacho

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Serves: 4
Meal: Lunch

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

7 seedless watermelon (remove rind), removed
2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, chopped
3 large English cucumbers, divided
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/4 fresh lime juice
20 fresh basil leaves, divided
2 Serrano peppers, stems removed and seeded
1/4 extra virgin olive oil
4 wedges of fresh lime
1 Serrano chili, stem removed, seeded and thinly sliced

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Directions

Place 5 cups of watermelon, tomatoes, 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1-in pieces, ginger, lime juice, 10 basil leaves, 2 Serrano peppers, and virgin olive oil into a food processor or high-powered blender. Run on high to combine the ingredients – approximately 30 seconds or until fully mixed. Occasionally, the leaves may require a little more blending to be finely chopped.
Once incorporated, run blender and slowly add extra virgin olive oil.  Pour into 4 bowls and top each with ¼ of the garnish. 
Gently combine wedges of fresh lime, the last English cucumber, diced, 2 cups of watermelon, 10 small fresh basil leaves, and 1 Serrano chili in a small mixing bowl and scoop onto gazpacho to serve.