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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 08-08-93 (19:10)             Number: 363
From: DAPPY #10 @1618002*1         Refer#: NONE
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Subj: Watermelon Gazpacho            Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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                              Watermelon Gazpacho

5 pounds fresh watermelon  (About 1/4 of a medium watermelon)
1/4 teaspoon (generous) peeled and finely minced ginger root
2 tablespoons sugar, or a little more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup ripe mango or fresh peach, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted and diced
1/3 cup green seedless grapes, quartered
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
1/8 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
Mint sprigs or chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish  (optional)

   Seed or cut enough chunks from watermelon to make 2 3/4 cups.  Combine
seeded chunks, ginger root, sugar, and lemon juice in blender or processor.
Blend until completely smooth.  Transfer puree to a large bowl.
   Seed and dice remaining watermelon flesh; discard rind and lighter- colored
flesh.  Add diced watermelon, mango, cherries, grapes, blueberries, and lemon
zest to puree.  Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until well chilled; do
not keep longer than 12 hours.
   Serve immediately in  pre-chilled small glass bowls or soup cups.  Garnish
with mint if desired.
   Serves 5.
  
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