This easy watermelon gazpacho is the perfect summer soup. It’s slightly sweet, but bursting with flavor. This summer watermelon gazpacho is a combination of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, red onion, and the secret ingredient, watermelon! This cold soup comes together in no time, just chop the veggies, throw them in the blender, then refrigerate. The flavors become even more pronounced after sitting in the refrigerator for an hour or two.
Two of my favorite things about the summer are the abundance of tomatoes and always having watermelon in the house. I’ve been known to eat watermelon until I am physically going to burst. Actually, that happens almost every time I buy a watermelon – they are just so good. Surprisingly, I had some watermelon left over and I wanted to try it in a savory dish. I’ve had watermelon gazpacho at a restaurant before, but I assumed it would be too difficult to make at home. Well I could not have been more wrong. This was the easiest dish to bring together. And it just got better as it sat.
This recipe is a rough estimate, I used the “cups” on the side of my blender to guesstimate the amount of watermelon I used. I usually have all these ingredients on hand during the summer months, hopefully you do too! On those crazy hot days when you just want something cool and refreshing, you can serve this to the family or guests. This easy watermelon gazpacho would be great for summer brunch, it tastes better the longer the flavors have time to marry with each other, so overnight would be perfect.
If you love Watermelon on a hot day make sure to check out this Mint Watermelon Mocktail!
Easy Watermelon Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1 yellow pepper chopped
- Juice 2 limes
- 10-12 basil leaves
- 2-4 tablespoons of parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper t o taste
Instructions
- You will want to coarsely chop all the ingredients. Reserve 1/4 of the watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper and red onion to mix in after blending for texture.
- Blend all remaining ingredients in blender until combined. You don't need to worry about this being smooth, just combined well.
- Add ingredients to a large bowl. Add reserved ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1-2 hours. Can serve for up to 3 days after making..
What about you?
- Do you love watermelon?
- What is your favorite summer produce?
- Have you ever made gazpacho?
Mary Ann says
I make this during the summer. Thanks for posting it. A great and easy recipe
Sam says
Yes summer is the best time for this! So glad you loved it Mary Ann!
Asif says
watermelon gazpacho its awesome
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Ooo, this looks like the perfect combination of flavors! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Looks so good. I have never thought of using watermelon in gazpacho. Yummy. Pinned for later & share.
Carlee says
I really need to make some gazpacho. It seems like something I’d like, but just have never made.
Gina Marie says
Now I know what to do with my left over watermelon from this weekend! Thanks for the recipe!
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Amy Kelsch says
Yum! This looks perfect for a hot summer day! I love it! Happy to share it with my followers and pinning so I can make it later! Thanks! Stopping by from The Skip The Housework Link Party.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
This is so unique- Definitely going to give it a go! Yum!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
I love the addition of basil to the traditional watermelon gazpacho. It’s such a great summer soup.
Adam Baratz says
Man does this look good or what?! I frequently hit a local restaurant that specializes in soup and they make a lychee watermelon gazpacho, I’m going to need to try this. Pinned!
Elaine Matthews says
This is so interesting!! I want to try!! Thanks for Linking up on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! I love having You!! Pinned!!
Catherine Holt says
Should I even admit that I havnt even tried Gazpacho? Maybe now is the time to change that! Looks delish.
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Rae says
Sounds perfectly delicious… pinned to my healthy board as I am on a mission to fit in to my new swimming costume in time for my winter sun holiday!
I love all the ingredients and the idea of something so fresh to eat 🙂
Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer says
This looks fresh and so tasty! Love it! And the colours are oh so pretty! Perfect for the summer!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
gazpacho is one of my favorite things in the summer..your watermelon version looks wonderful..i like the ones with mangoes too 🙂
rachel @ athletic avocado says
Love the idea of adding watermelon to this! Yum 🙂
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
What a delicious, refreshing gazpacho!
Healing Tomato says
I love Gazpacho this time of the year. I have tried making it with watermelon in the past but it is nothing like this one. I will have to try your recipe now.
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
This gazpacho looks absolutely delish Samantha! So refreshing on a blistering hot day!
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
LOVE gazpacho! I’ve made and posted a cantaloupe gazpacho with prosciutto, and a green tomato gazpacho with grilled shrimp so far this season and I can’t get enough! Adding this to my list to try!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
Yum, I love gazpacho, especially in the summer, your version with the watermelon sounds wonderful!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
This is so creative!! Love the idea of a sweeter soup.
Jess @hellotofit says
My favorite summer produce is all the berries! I can’t get into gazpacho yet…something weirds me out about cold soup, haha. Using the watermelon is creative, though!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Looks perfectly refreshing for summer!
Deborah @Confessions of a mother runner says
Ooh I live gazpacho but have not used watermelon ever. Nice twist!
jill conyers says
Love every ingredient in this! I just started making watermelon gazpacho recently but it’s probably not as good as your recipe. Lots to learn about making gazpacho!
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Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I have a confession to make. I don’t like gazpacho. I don’t know how or why, considering the fact that I love every ingredient that is involved in gazpacho. It is mystifying. But I kinda want to try watermelon gazpacho and see if it changes my mind!