Watermelon Gazpacho

• 1 large tomato
• 1/2 serrano chile
• 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

In a blender, puree the tomatoes, chile, and 1/2 of the watermelon. Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil and pulse. Add the onion, cucumber and dill and season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Pour into chilled bowls and sprinkle with dill, feta, and remaining watermelon. Serve. 

 

Serves 4.

 

VERDICT:  This looked unappealing and didn't taste good enough to overcome first impressions.  Toss.