Last Updated on April 4, 2024
Gazpacho and Mojitos!
Watermelons are know as Xi Gua in Chinese. In Chinese medicine they are eaten to protect against heat stroke and to maintain proper hydration and electrolyte balance during the hot summer months.
Of course, watermelons can be enjoyed simply by slicing them into wedges and serving them chilled. But there are many other fun ways to enjoy watermelons and benefit from their hydrating properties.
Try this amazing Watermelon Gazpacho from Happy Kitchen Rocks.
This easy recipe is created simply in a blender, saving you lots of dish washing time. It’s also a great way to use up the extra watermelon that won’t fit nicely into the refrigerator.
INGREDIENTS:
6 slices ciabatta bread
1 pound of tomatoes
1 red bell pepper seeds removed
1/2 peeled cucumber
1 1/2 lbs watermelon with the seeds removed.
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoon tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Roughly chop all the solid ingredients except 4 slices of ciabatta bread. Place them into a food processor or blender. Add the lime juice, white wine vinegar and the extra virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with basil leaves.
Grill or toast the ciabatta bread, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Thanks for the recipe Happykitchen.rocks!