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WATERMELON GAZPACHO

WATERMELON GAZPACHO
This recipe is a cold summertime soup that is very refreshing. It's also a great way to create variety with common salad ingredients that are so plentiful throughout the season. The addition of watermelon creates a subtle sweetness and texture that will be a sure hit at summer barbecues. There are variations that will change the flavor slightly, as well, so you can enjoy even more variety. *Once in maintenance, enjoy your gazpacho with a sprinkle of feta cheese. You may want to double this recipe to have an easy vegetable on hand for lunch throughout the week.

Plan: (Standard & Maintenance)

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Serving information: There are two servings in this recipe and it covers your fruit, 1.5 cups of raw vegetable and your fat for one meal.

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

This recipe is a cold summertime soup that is very refreshing. It’s also a great way to create variety with common salad ingredients that are so plentiful throughout the season. The addition of watermelon creates a subtle sweetness and texture that will be a sure hit at summer barbecues. There are variations that will change the flavor slightly, as well, so you can enjoy even more variety. *Once in maintenance, enjoy your gazpacho with a sprinkle of feta cheese. You may want to double this recipe to have an easy vegetable on hand for lunch throughout the week.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 Serrano chile
  • 2 cups fresh cubed watermelon
  • 1tsp red wine vinegar (or fresh lime juice)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp red onion, minced
  • 1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill, minced (or can use fresh basil)
  • Pink Himalayan sea salt & freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
  • *1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese (for maintenance)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a blender, puree the tomato, chile, and 1cup of watermelon cubes. Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil and pulse.
  2. Add the onion, cucumber, dill, sea salt & pepper. Puree until well blended, but leaving the added vegetables a bit chunky for texture.
  3. Pour into chilled bowls, top with remaining watermelon and dill.
  4. *In maintenance, you can add the Feta cheese, as well.