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Tomato, Watermelon, and Marigold Gazpacho

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 10 marigold or calendula flowers
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp -virgin olive oil divided
  • 15 oz very ripe tomatoes about 2 to 3 large
  • 2 inch piece of dry baguette crust removed
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 13 oz watermelon about 3 cups diced
  • Marigold blossoms for garnish

Instructions

  • Pull petals from marigold flowers; snip off and discard white ends. Place petals in small saucepan with 1/4 cup olive oil. Warm gently on low for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow oil to cool completely.
  • Once cool, blend oil in food processor on low speed to chop marigold leaves. Into Mason jar, pour marigold oil, close lid, and set aside in a cool, dark place overnight.
  • In medium-sized bowl, combine tomatoes, baguette, onion, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp marigold oil, almond flour, vinegar, water, salt, and pepper. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Into blender container, pour contents of bowl and purée. Add watermelon and blend on highest speed until smooth. Pour into individual serving glasses; garnish with a few drops of remaining marigold oil and a few marigold blossoms.

Notes

Per serving: 176 calories; 2 g protein; 15 g total fat (2 g sat. fat); 12 g total carbohydrates (6 g sugars, 2 g fiber); 233 mg sodium