Watermelon Gazpacho

Watermelon Gazpacho is a refreshing appetizer or snack when it’s too hot to cook because of the high water content ofthe watermelon and cucumber. Cucumbers can actually be up to 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding air. So, the phrase “cool as a cucumber” has scientific backing!

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Watermelon is the richest dietary source of the non-essential amino acid L-citrulline. Aside from watermelon, this amino acid is rarely found in food. Watermelon is also one of the main sources of dietary lycopene.  Both L-citrulline and lycopene are associated with numerous health benefits.

Cucumbers have an incredibly high water content of 95% and are particularly rich in vitamin K and beneficial phytonutrients. With a Nutrivore Score of 472, they are a high nutrient-dense food and one of the most popular “vegetables” around the world.

Spearmint is a super nutrient-dense food, particularly rich in iron, manganese, and polyphenols. Dried spearmint is conveniently available year-round and is a simple and easy way to boost the nutrient density of any meal.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Nutrivore Score: 318

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cooling time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 119kcal

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Ingredients

• 5 cups watermelon seedless, cut in cubes
• 2 teaspoons vinegar (red or white wine)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup red onion (about 1/4 of the onion)
• 3/4 cup cucumber (about 1/2 cucumber)
• 1 1/2 cups jicama (about 1/2 jicama)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 1 tablespoon mint chopped fresh

Instructions

• Combine the watermelon, vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a blender and pulse until smooth. (It’s okay if it remains a little pulpy).
• Stir the onion, cucumber, jicama, cilantro, and mint into the watermelon mixture.
• Pour into a container, cover, and place in the fridge to chill for 2 hours (or up to overnight) before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Watermelon Gazpacho

Amount per Serving

Calories

119

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.5

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Sodium

 

151

mg

7

%

Potassium

 

357

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

 

21

g

7

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

14

g

16

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

1176

IU

24

%

Vitamin C

 

28

mg

34

%

Calcium

 

31

mg

3

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

If you can’t find jicama, a finely diced Granny Smith apple is a great substitute.