Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho
Grilled watermelon gazpacho is a unique and delicious twist on a classic! You’ll love the smoky flavor in this chilled vegan soup for a refreshing summertime meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder, (or chipotle chile powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, (divided)
- 3 pounds watermelon, (sliced 1-inch thick)
- 1 medium tomato, (peeled and coarsely chopped)
- 3/4 cup English cucumber, (peeled and chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, (chopped)
- 1/2 medium serrano chile, (seeded and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare your grill or grill pan.
- Slice the watermelon into pieces that will fit on your grill.3 pounds watermelon
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the chile powder. Brush both sides of the watermelon slices with the mixture, then sprinkle lightly with salt.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Grill the watermelon until nicely charred, about one minute per side.
- Transfer the grilled slices to a cutting board. Remove the rind and any seeds, then coarsely chop the flesh.
- In a food processor, combine the watermelon, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, serrano chile, and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until the mixture is somewhat smooth, but still a bit chunky.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium tomato, 3/4 cup English cucumber, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 medium serrano chile, 3 pounds watermelon
- Transfer to a large bowl, then stir in the lime juice and red wine vinegar. Season to taste with salt.2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 4 hours.
Notes
This recipe is for 6 servings of gazpacho.
If you don't have ancho chili powder, you can substitute chipotle chili powder instead.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho
Amount per Serving
Calories
115
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
200
mg
8
%
Potassium
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
18
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.