Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho

From Raw Food Real World by Matthew Kenney and Sarma Melngailis

25 minutes prep time  |  Serves 4  

What you need:

  • 3 c watermelon, seeded and pureed in a blender
  • 1 c seeded watermelon, diced small
  • 1 c seeded tomato, diced small (about 2 medium tomatoes)
  • 1 c peeled, seeded cucumber, diced small
  • 1/2 c red or green bell pepper, diced small
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 small handful cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 green onion, white and 1 inch of green, minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper       
     

What you do:

  1. In a large glass bowl or container, combine the watermelon puree with the diced watermelon, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, jalapeno, green onion, and salt. Stir to combine. Season with fresh black pepper and additional salt, if desired. Ladle into chilled soup bowls and serve, or refrigerate to chill and then serve.

Per serving: 62 Calories, 2 g Protein, 17 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 311 mg Sodium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, K, Manganese