Name: Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided -; 1/4 seedless watermelon, cut into three 1-1/2-in.-thick slices -; 1 large beefsteak tomato, halved -; 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise -; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved lengthwise -; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons diced red onion, divided -; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar -; 1 tablespoon lime juice -; 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced -

Ingredients for - Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

1. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2. 1/4 seedless watermelon, cut into three 1-1/2-in.-thick slices

3. 1 large beefsteak tomato, halved

4. 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise

5. 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved lengthwise

6. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons diced red onion, divided

7. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

8. 1 tablespoon lime juice

9. 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

10. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

11. 1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

How to cook deliciously - Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

1 . Stage

Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over watermelon slices, tomato, cucumber and jalapeno; grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until seared, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, reserving one watermelon slice.

2 . Stage

When cool enough to handle, remove rind from remaining watermelon slices; cut flesh into chunks. Remove skin and seeds from tomato and jalapeno; chop. Coarsely chop cucumber. Combine grilled vegetables; add 1/4 cup onion, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings. Process in batches in a blender until smooth, adding remaining olive oil during final minute. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer; adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled.

3 . Stage

To serve, pour gazpacho into bowls or glasses. Top with diced avocado and remaining onion. Cut reserved watermelon slice into wedges. Garnish bowls or glasses with wedges.