Watermelon Gazpacho

• 4 cupswatermelon, divided
• 1 cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped, divided
• 1 clovegarlic, minced
• 2 tbspyellow onion, chopped
• 2 tsplime
• 1 tspolive oil
• 1 tbspfresh basil, chopped
• 1/8 tspblack pepper, ground
• 1/2 jalapeno, optional

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of cubed watermelon and 1/2 of chopped cucumber; set aside.

2. 2

   Process remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender until puréed.

3. 3

   Transfer all ingredients to a large bowl and stir.

4. 4

   Refrigerate until ready to serve.