Healthy Cooking
Watermelon Gazpacho
Ingredients
| 6 cups | cubed seeded watermelon |
| 1 cup | coarsely chopped peeled English cucumber |
| 1/2 cup | coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper |
| 1/3 cup | chopped green onions |
| 3 tbsp | chopped fresh mint |
| 3 tbsp | fresh lime juice |
| 1 tbsp | extravirgin olive oil |
| 3/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | hot sauce |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| 1 cup | cranberry-raspberry juice |
Directions
Combine first 10 ingredients. Place half of watermelon mixture in a food processor, and pulse 3 or 4 times or until finely chopped. Spoon into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining watermelon mixture. Stir in cranberry-raspberry juice. Chill thoroughly.Serves 8 (serving size = 3/4 cup)
Source: http://www.cookinglight.com
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