watermelon gazpacho

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups 1/4-inch-diced watermelon
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 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.)