Cucumber Gazpacho

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This summer-ready cucumber gazpacho has an underlying sweetness from the honeydew and honey, and the sherry vinegar sharpens those flavors. Serve with soft herbs, a yogurt drizzle, olive oil-toasted bread cubes, or delicate-tasting seafood, such as crab.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 large English cucumbers

  • 3 cups chopped honeydew melon

  • 1 cup cubed crustless day-old white bread

  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

  • 2 teaspoons honey

Directions

  1. Thinly slice enough cucumber to measure 1/3 cup; coarsely chop the rest. Transfer cucumber slices to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.

  2. Transfer the chopped cucumber to a blender. Add honeydew, bread cubes, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt. Process on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, until cucumber mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds.

  3. Pour gazpacho into a medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour.

  4. Right before serving, toss reserved cucumber slices with feta cheese, mint, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

  5. Stir gazpacho, then ladle into four shallow bowls. Top evenly with cucumber-feta mixture and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
18g Fat
26g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 1359mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 525mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.