Cucumber, Watermelon Purslane Gazpacho

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups chopped watermelon
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped borage stems, 1/2 cup of sliced borage leaves or 1 cup purslane, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic (2 tsp)
  • 1/2 cup hot peppers (optional), chopped, seeds removed
  • 2 cups orange juice or a mixture of oranges and juice, maypops add a nice twist (10 maypops = 3/4 cup juice)
  • 3/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups of cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped small
  • 2 cups shredded watermelon rind (remove green peel)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients, except for cucumber and watermelon rind into a blender or food processor until pureed.
  2. Mix in cucumber and watermelon rind.
  3. Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Store in fridge and serve after 4 hours, however, waiting until the second day allows for the flavors to blend.