Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients:

• 3 cups watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup apple or orange juice
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• ½ onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• ½ banana pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Process watermelon, juice, oil, onion and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in remaining ingredients for garnish.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve, can be made several hours before serving.

Yield: 8 servings