Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta and Mint Skewers
Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta and Mint Skewers
Ingredients
For the Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Feta and Mint Skewers
- 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, large, whole
- 8 small wooden skewers
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large blender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. For an extra-smooth gazpacho, you may strain it through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid, then discard the solids. This step is optional.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the gazpacho into a large pitcher or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
⏱️ 120 min
- 4
While the gazpacho chills, prepare the feta and mint skewers. Thread one cube of feta cheese onto a small wooden skewer, followed by a fresh mint leaf, then another feta cube, and so on, until you have 2-3 feta cubes and 2-3 mint leaves per skewer. Repeat for all 8 skewers.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
To serve, pour the chilled gazpacho into small bowls or shot glasses. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh mint, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with the feta and mint skewers on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta and Mint Skewers
Ingredients
For the Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Feta and Mint Skewers
- 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, large, whole
- 8 small wooden skewers
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large blender.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. For an extra-smooth gazpacho, you may strain it through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid, then discard the solids. This step is optional.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the gazpacho into a large pitcher or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
⏱️ 120 min - 4
While the gazpacho chills, prepare the feta and mint skewers. Thread one cube of feta cheese onto a small wooden skewer, followed by a fresh mint leaf, then another feta cube, and so on, until you have 2-3 feta cubes and 2-3 mint leaves per skewer. Repeat for all 8 skewers.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
To serve, pour the chilled gazpacho into small bowls or shot glasses. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh mint, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with the feta and mint skewers on the side.
⏱️ 5 min