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Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho

Makes about 2 quarts

Ingredients:

3 cups seedless watermelon, skin removed and flesh cubed
2 medium tomatoes, quartered and seeded (Big Beef Slicer or any Heirloom variety)
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed
½ cup sweet peppers, seeded and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 small handful cilantro or basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
½ small jalapeno, seeded
¼ cup red onion, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 ounces olive oil
1 cup mix of watermelon, tomato, cucumber, sweet pepper and red onion, finely diced-reserve

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in Vitamix except for the reserved diced ingredients.
2. Season with fresh black pepper and additional salt, if desired. Serve or refrigerate to chill, and then serve.