Ingredients
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3 cups seedless watermelon (cut into small pieces)
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3 roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
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1 English cucumber (seeded and diced)
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1 small red onion (diced)
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1 medium-sized red bell pepper (chopped)
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1 clove garlic
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¼ cup mint leaves
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½ jalapeno pepper (remove seeds for less heat)
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1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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2 teaspoons pepper (adjust to taste)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons apple vinegar (alternative to red wine vinegar)
Instructions
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Cut watermelon into small chunks and remove any seeds.
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Seed and dice tomatoes and cucumber (peeling optional).
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Chop red bell pepper and red onion.
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Peel garlic clove and chop jalapeno (remove seeds if needed).
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Add watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeno, and mint to a blender.
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Add salt and pepper. Blend until desired consistency is reached.
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Add olive oil and apple vinegar. Pulse a few times.
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Adjust seasoning if needed.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 to 4 hours.
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Serve cold in bowls or glasses. Garnish with chopped vegetables, mint, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Optional: serve with croutons.
Notes
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Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing jalapeno.
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Swap mint with basil or cilantro for a different flavor.
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Chill longer for deeper flavor.