In any season, it is always refreshing to eat fruits rich in water and fiber. During summer, these fruits are our best option to hydrate and keep our body functioning properly. One of the most delicious recipes is the gazpacho, better known as cold soups and creams.

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Watermelon Gazpacho: Complete Recipe and Helpful Benefits In any season, it is always refreshing to eat fruits rich in water and fiber. Watermelon gazpacho has the most exquisite taste you must try.

There are several types of gazpachos. You can create a gazpacho using tomatoes, strawberries, or melons. However, the watermelon gazpacho has the most exquisite taste and you must try it. A gazpacho made from watermelon stands out as a refreshing, more appetizing, and contains a high water content to keep you hydrated durin these hot summer days. Thanks to GT's Living Food, we have listed all the ingredients you need to start mixing:

  • Gt's KOMBUCHA Watermelon Wonder- 4tbsp
  • Mini Yellow Tomatoes- 1 Cup
  • Red Onion (chopped)- ¼
  • Clove of Garlic (minced)- 1
  • Fresh Watermelon- 1 cup
  • Olive Oil- 2tbsp
  • Sherry Vinegar- 1/2tbsp
  • Salt- 1/4 tsp
  • Lime Juice- 1tbsp
  • Cucumber (chopped)- ½
  • Yellow Pepper (chopped)- ½

To make the cold deliciousness that is gazpacho, place all the ingredients minus the olive oil, in a high-speed blender. Make sure to leave some fresh mint, chopped yellow pepper, and scallions for later garnishing. Blend the ingredients until well mixed. Slowly drizzle the olive oil and then pour the concoction into a bowl. Lastly, garnish the dish with the left over fresh mint, yellow pepper, and scallions for a more mouth-watery effect. 

Benefits of watermelon gazpacho

According to Nature-Via, watermelon gazpacho not only refreshes us, but also has lots of nutritional benefits.

Below are the benefits of eating watermelon gazpacho:

  1. Watermelon gazpacho is ideal for people who have to follow a diet to lose weight. It is extremely rich in essential nutrients that barely contribute to your calorie count. 
  2. Watermelon has high water content and that makes it ideal for hot sunny days. Aside from providing water to keep us hydrated, the watermelon gazpacho is also rich with essential minerals. 
  3. Tomatoes, pepper, and watermelon included in the gazpacho recipe contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, folic acid, and beta-carotene, all of which are super healthy. 
  4. This recipe is also rich in lycopene which makes the dish a natural antioxidant that helps prevent diseases such as cancer.
  5. Watermelon gazpacho is a proven cleanser of our body as it contains water and minerals. This cold soup stimulates diuresis and eliminates toxins.

Britannica explained that gazpacho, or cold soup, is an ancient dish mentioned in Roman and Greek literature. Gazpacho has two primary ingredients derived from the modern version and was brought to Spain in the 16th century. To Spanish cookbooks, gazpacho is classified as a salad. The word 'Gazpacho' was derived from the Arabic word for 'soaked bread.'

Typically, gazpacho is an uncooked mixture of tomatoes, olive oil, water, vinegar, garlic, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers. However, through innovations, different types of cold soups have been discovered, much like GT's Living's Watermelon Gazpacho. 

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