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    9. Watermelon and Cucumber Gazpacho - Top

    Vegan
    From Bon Appétit, August 2005

    Makes 4 servings.

    1 3-pound seedless watermelon, diced (about 5 cups), divided
    1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
    1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
    1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup)
    1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, minced
    3 pale green inner celery stalks, diced (about 1/2 cup)
    1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
    1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
    3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream (optional)

    Puree 4 cups watermelon in blender until smooth. Transfer puree to large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup diced watermelon and next 10 ingredients; stir to combine. Cover gazpacho and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Divide gazpacho among bowls; top with dollop of crème fraîche.


    - Updated: January 19, 2007


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