close

Want more recipes?

Try Forks Meal Planner and get hundreds of whole-food, plant-based recipes at your fingertips.

4.7
description
START A FREE TRIAL
More than a recipe box.

Get grocery lists, meal prep guides, and more with Forks Meal Planner.

 GET YOUR FREE PLAN

This vegan watermelon gazpacho gets its spicy kick from fresh jalapeños and chili powder, while diced cucumber and jicama add a cool bit of crunch. Best of all, the recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. 

To pick a nice, juicy watermelon, look for the yellow “field spot” that indicates the fruit has been ripening on the ground. When the spot is a creamy yellow color, the fruit is ripe. A juicy watermelon will also feel heavy for its size.

Recipe from Healing the Vegan Way

By Mark Reinfeld,

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chopped watermelon (1-inch cubes)
  • ½ cup water or coconut water
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon seeded and diced jalapeño pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ¾ cup seeded and diced cucumber
  • ¾ cup peeled and diced jicama
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place the watermelon, water or coconut water, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, and salt in a blender and blend well.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well before serving.
(4)
3 Comments

Comments (3)

(4.75 from 4 votes)
Your Rating has been added Your Comment has been added
Add a Comment and/or Rating
Leave a Reply
Recipe Rating
Please provide a rating
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
You need to provide a comment or rating to submit
Denver Hayes2 years ago
Reply
Do you want to report this comment as inappropriate?

For a hot and smoky day, due to fires in other states; this was very refreshing. The jalapeno add a nice touch of flavor. I will make again.

Marianne Mclaughlin2 years ago
Reply
Do you want to report this comment as inappropriate?

This is a great recipe, really good cold for hot summer days ! Very easy to make; I used a melon baller & after cutting melon in half just scoop away, done in no time! Yummy for my tummy!!!

Nancy2 years ago
Reply
Do you want to report this comment as inappropriate?

easy to make and taste delicious

Learn how to cookplant-based meals at home

Forks Over Knives’ online cooking course will help you learn new techniques, flavors, and skills to live your very best life.

Join the course

Healthy eatingshouldn't be a hassle

With weekly meal plans, Forks Meal Planner takes the hard work out of making nutritious meals the whole family will enjoy.

Get meal planner
Headshot of Mark Reinfeld
about the author

Mark Reinfeld

Mark Reinfeld is the 2017 inductee into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. He is a multi-award-winning chef and author of eight books, including the bestselling 30 Minute Vegan series and Healing the Vegan Way. His first cookbook, Vegan Fusion World Cuisine, has won nine national awards, including “Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the USA.” He has over 25 years of experience preparing creative vegan and raw cuisine. Find him on Twitter and Facebook.

see more from this author
Forks Meal Planner Free Plan
Free download

Free 5-Day Meal Plan!

Get a taste for healthy, fuss-free meal planning with this free five-day meal plan from Forks Meal Planner!

More from Forks Over Knives

Join our mailing list

Get free recipes and the latest info on living a happy, healthy plant-based lifestyle.

Copy link
CopyCopied
Powered by Social Snap