Tangy and Refreshing Watermelon Gazpacho

Today’s recipe is all about this tangy and refreshing watermelon gazpacho that’s perfect as a starter or even as a light snack. You’ll be incorporating a variety of flavorful (and nutritious!) ingredients to make this gazpacho; in fact, this recipe has quite quickly become one of my favorite cold soups to make.

How to Make Watermelon Gazpacho

Here’s exactly what you’ll need to do in order to make this refreshing watermelon gazpacho from scratch:

• Blend. Add the chopped tomatoes, watermelon cubes, jalapeno pepper, red onion, fresh dill, chopped cucumber, olive oil, and red wine vinegar to a high power blender and blend until smooth.
• Season. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Chill. Allow to chill for 3 to 4 hours.
• Pour. Pour the gazpacho into bowls.
• Sprinkle. Sprinkle the gazpacho with extra watermelon, cucumber, dill, and crumbled feta.
• Serve. Serve immediately.

What to Serve with Watermelon Gazpacho

As good as this watermelon gazpacho is when enjoyed on its own, it’s even better when you pair it with the right side dish. With that being said, here are a few of our top suggestions for what to serve with your watermelon gazpacho:

• Salads
• Spanish tortillas
• Portuguese rolls
• Empanadas
• Spanish rice

Can I Freeze Watermelon Gazpacho?

While this watermelon gazpacho will keep in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days when properly stored, you can also definitely freeze your watermelon gazpacho if you want to extend its shelf life even further.

In fact, because of its creamy texture, gazpacho is a great soup choice for freezing because it will maintain most of its original texture when it thaws out.

Keep your gazpacho stored in an airtight container and it will keep when frozen for up to 6 to 8 months.

(You may also like: Homemade Watermelon Popsicles)

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