Sweet, Savory, and Simple: Watermelon Gazpacho in 3 Easy Steps
Craving something light, healthy, and refreshing—no stove required? Put our Watermelon Gazpacho recipe in your summer menu rotation for a palate-pleasing cold soup that’s easy to make with your Vitamix.
Watermelon season runs from May to September in the U.S., but if you’re after the juiciest, sweetest slices, July and August are peak times to buy. Thumping watermelons is fun, but it doesn’t guarantee you’ve picked a good one. Think heavy, dull, round, and ugly for the best watermelon.
Heavy: Watermelons are 92% water, so you should feel a little heft when you pick up a good one .
Dull: Shiny looks great, but only dull, dark watermelons with waxy-looking skin are really ripe.
Round: Round and oval melons tend to be sweeter, so look for ones that are uniform in shape.
Ugly: An orange or dark yellow field spot—the area where the watermelon rested on the ground—means the melon is full of flavor. And large webbing and sugar spots aren’t blemishes; they’re signs you’ve picked a sweet one.
Watermelons are low in calories and fat and packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants such as lycopene. Watermelons are also a zero-waste food. While most people tend to eat the red or yellow flesh inside, the rind can be pickled, candied, or stir-fried.
Once you’ve found the perfect melon, making Watermelon Gazpacho is as easy as blend, pulse, chill, and serve. Using watermelon instead of tomatoes for the cold soup’s base changes the flavor profile from savory to sweet; adding jalapeños balances that sweetness with a kick of heat, hitting the popular “swicy” trend—sweet with heat. Jalapeños can range from mild to spicier-than-you-thought, so sample a bit of your chile pepper before adding to ensure your desired heat level.
With your Vitamix, making this gazpacho is easy. You can achieve every texture you need with just one machine. The Variable Speed Control lets you adjust how smooth or chunky you want ingredients, and the Pulse feature gives you quick bursts of chopping power. Start by blending the watermelon until smooth, then pulse the other ingredients for that classic gazpacho texture. Let it chill for at least two hours so the flavors can meld and the air bubbles can settle. Serve as a cool entrée or in glass shooters for fun summer hors d'oeuvres.
Ingredients:
3 cups (400 g) watermelon
½ (90 g) red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
½ (30 g) jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
1 (20 g) green onion
½ (50 g) English cucumber
¼ cup (6 g) fresh cilantro leaves, stems included
1 ½ cups (250 g) cherry tomatoes
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Step 1
Place the watermelon into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 20 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades, or until watermelon is blended smooth.
Step 2
Remove the lid and place the remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
Step 3
Select Variable 7. Pulse 5 to 8 times, or until vegetables are chopped to your desired consistency. Chill the gazpacho for at least 2 hours before serving.
Enjoy!
Florals Are on the Menu
Floral flavors are in full bloom on menus everywhere, adding fresh, botanical notes to everything from drinks to dessert. Flowers have always been good for an eye-catching, edible garnish, but now florals’ boost of flavor is the main attraction. This recipe collection features trend-inspired drinks and dishes you can make at home with your Vitamix.
Several factors are fueling the growing demand for floral flavors. Global cuisines, particularly from Asia and Latin America, have introduced ingredients like jasmine and hibiscus to Western palates, delivering unique and complex flavor profiles. Florals are also seen as functional ingredients, offering perceived health and wellness benefits such as the calming properties of chamomile and the relaxing effects of lavender.
Ready to add some floral-forward flavors to your repertoire? Try these recipes and taste the trend for yourself.
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A Vitamix container is an essential part of how your machine delivers unmatched versatility, power, and precision. From silky smoothies to chunky salsas, from grinding grains to whipping delicate foams, every container is engineered for a specific purpose, so you can create exactly what you imagine.
Explore the Vitamix container lineup, and how each comes with its own unique design and culinary capabilities.
Aer® Disc Container
Perfect for: Craft cocktails, cold foam, emulsions (like mayo and aioli), and whipped cream.
The Aer Disc Container uses a perforated stainless-steel disc instead of blades to create incredible textures without pureeing. Think velvety cold foam for coffee, craft cocktails with muddled herbs, and vinaigrettes that stay perfectly emulsified. It’s the secret to professional-quality drinks and dressings.
Dry Grains Container
Perfect for: Grinding flour, spices, and coffee, and kneading dough.
Specially designed with a unique blade shape and container geometry, the Dry Grains Container can turn whole grains into fresh flour, grind coffee beans, and even mix dough. It keeps dry ingredients moving smoothly to prevent clumping, making it a favorite for bakers and DIY pantry enthusiasts.
48-Ounce Container
Perfect for: Small to medium batches with maximum control.
Compact yet powerful, the 48-ounce container is ideal for kitchens where counter space is precious, or for households that blend in smaller quantities. Its narrower design lets you easily process about 1-4 servings of smoothies, soups, and sauces, without compromising on Vitamix performance.
Stainless Steel Container
Perfect for: Durability, non-reactive blending, and easy cleaning.
Built from dishwasher-safe, odor- and stain-resistant stainless steel, this container is a workhorse in busy kitchens. It’s great for piping-hot recipes or ingredients that could stain your container, like turmeric. Plus, it looks as good as it performs.
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Perfect for: Precision slicing, chopping, and shredding—no extra appliance required.
Turn your Vitamix into a full-service food processor. The Food Processor Attachment slices, chops, and shreds with precision, making meal prep faster and easier. Whether you’re prepping vegetables for a week’s worth of meals or making a quick coleslaw, this attachment delivers uniform results in seconds.
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Every Vitamix container is designed to help you work smarter in the kitchen. Whether you’re whipping delicate foams, grinding your own grains, or prepping fresh veggies, there’s a container for every task.