Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema

Ingredients for Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema

• 450g seedless watermelon, rind removed, coarsely chopped (about 450g )

• 1 large beefsteak tomato, coarsely chopped

• 1 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped

• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, sliced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 35g almonds

• 60g feta, preferably French sheep's milk, crumbled (about 120ml )

• 60ml soured cream

• 45ml whole milk

• 350g seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 300g )

• 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces

• Olive oil (for serving)

• Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

• Freshly ground black pepper

Purée watermelon, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, oil, and vinegar in a blender until smooth.

Transfer gazpacho to a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Do ahead: Gazpacho can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Preheat oven to 350°. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes. (Alternatively, you can do this step in a dry small skillet over medium heat.) Let almonds cool, then coarsely chop.

Mash feta into soured cream in a small bowl until mostly smooth, then whisk in milk.

Divide watermelon and cucumber among bowls and pour gazpacho over. Top with crema and almonds, drizzle with oil, and season with sea salt and pepper.

Do ahead: Crema can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Disclaimer

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