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Watermelon Gazpacho With Feta Crema

By Susan Spungen

4.8

(16)

Two bowls of vivid orange gazpacho garnished with feta watermelon cucumber and almonds.
Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta CremaGentl & Hyers

A super-juicy watermelon is key; it should feel heavy for its size and sound hollow when tapped.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

Gazpacho:

1 pound seedless watermelon, rind removed, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
1 large beefsteak tomato, coarsely chopped
1 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds removed, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Crema and assembly:

1/4 cup almonds
2 ounces feta, preferably French sheep's milk, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 pound seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces
Olive oil (for serving)
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Gazpacho:

    Step 1

    Purée watermelon, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, oil, and vinegar in a blender until smooth.

    Step 2

    Transfer gazpacho to a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

    Step 3

    Do ahead: Gazpacho can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

  2. Crema and assembly:

    Step 4

    Preheat oven to 350°. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes. (Alternatively, you can do this step in a dry small skillet over medium heat.) Let almonds cool, then coarsely chop.

    Step 5

    Mash feta into sour cream in a small bowl until mostly smooth, then whisk in milk.

    Step 6

    Divide watermelon and cucumber among bowls and pour gazpacho over. Top with crema and almonds, drizzle with oil, and season with sea salt and pepper.

    Step 7

    Do ahead: Crema can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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