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Yellow & Red Watermelon Gazpachos

Yellow Watermelon Gazpacho  


     1/2  small         yellow watermelon -- chopped
   1      medium        sweet onions -- chopped
   2      medium        yellow bell pepper -- chopped
   2      each          yellow beefsteak tomatoes -- seeded and chopped
   1      each          jalapeno -- minced
     1/2  each          english cucumber -- peeled and chopped
   1      cup           midori
     1/4  cup           galliano
     3/4  cup           rice wine vinegar
   2      teaspoons     salt
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
     1/2  cup           olive oil
     1/4  cup           mint -- chiffonade

Mix ingredients minus mint and let mellow an hour.
Puree ingredients in a food processor.
Adjust seasonings.
Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber and mint chiffonade.

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NOTES : a half cup of minced  parsley may be added at the end for color and a touch of flavor.

Red Watermelon Gazpacho

   2      quarts        watermelon -- chopped
   1      cup           red onion -- chopped
   1      each          cucumber -- english
     1/4  cup           sugar
     3/4  cup           red wine vinegar
     1/2  cup           olive oil
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
          to taste      salt and pepper
   2      teaspoons     mint -- chiffonade

Puree it all in a food processor.
Adjust seasoning.

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