Recipe:
This cool and refreshing soup is the perfect summer treat. It tastes like a classic gazpacho, but has a bit of sweetness from the watermelon and coolness from the mint. It’s very refreshing, especially served cold.
Tomatoes and watermelon in the gazpacho provide lycopene, an anti-aging antioxidant that may protect skin against sunburn, making this a perfect summer soup. Tomatoes are also a great source of potassium, which improves circulation and gives your skin a radiant glow.
Ingredients:
1 lb tomatoes (about 4 large tomatoes)
5 cups cubed watermelon
1 English cucumber, peeled
3 cloves garlic
1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1⁄4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
1⁄2 packed cup fresh mint
Pepper to taste
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Yields: 6 servings
Per serving: 73 calories, 2.3 g protein, 17.4 g carbohydrates, 2.6 g fiber, 11.2 g sugars, 0.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 396.8 mg sodium, 45.6 mg calcium, 0 g omega-3 fats, 1697.8 IU vitamin A, 27.6 mg vitamin C, 0.5 mg vitamin E, 1.6 mg iron, 0.5 mg zinc
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.