Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema
serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb seedless watermelon flesh, coarse chop
- 1 ea beefsteak tomato, coarse chop
- 1 ea English cucumber, peeled, coarse chop
- 1 ea jalapeno, seeded, sliced
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 T red wine vinegar
- 2 oz feta, crumbled
- 1/4 C sour cream
- 3 T milk
- 3/4 lb seedless watermelon flesh, 1/2" cubes
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, 1/2" cubes
Instructions
- Puree the watermelon, tomato, cucumber, jalapeno, oil and vinegar until smooth. Season to taste, cover and chill at least one hour.
- Mash the feta into the sour cream until mostly smooth, then whisk in the milk. Season to taste.
- Plate the loose watermelon and cucumber, add the soup, garnish with the feta-sour cream mixture, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
Source: Bonappetit, Aug 2014