Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1 seedless watermelon (approx. 10 lbs.)
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, divided
• 1/2 cup simple syrup (1/2 water to 1/2 sugar, cooked)
• 3 limes, juice and zest of
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dark chili powder
• 1 teaspoon new mexico chile powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Take half of the seedless watermelon and put in a blender. Pulverize with simple syrup if needed.

2. 2

   Fine-dice the other half of watermelon and add to it.

3. 3

   Mince half of the cilantro and add to the mixture; set the other half aside for garnish.

4. 4

   Add the onion, peppers, jalapeno, and lime zest.

5. 5

   Toast the chili powders and paprika in a pan on the stove. Add to the watermelon mixture.

6. 6

   Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

7. 7

   Garnish with cilantro sprigs and avocado slices.