Tomato-Watermelon Gazpacho

Adapted by Farmer Dave’s from The Boston Globe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups seedless watermelon pureed in a blender
• 1 cup seedless watermelon coarsely chopped
• 3-4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped (heirloom are especially beautiful in this recipe)
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color) seeded and chopped
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1/2 cup cilantro or to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 jalapeno seeded and chopped
• 1 scallion finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Avocado, peeled and sliced (optional)

 

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stir well and chill before serving.  Ladle into chilled bowls and top with avocado slices if desired.