Tempting melon tomato with Gazpacho soup

Recipe Category
Appetizer

Yield
7 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes (about 3/4 pound)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 4 oranges)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1 cup finely diced mango (about 1 medium)
• 1 cup finely diced seeded peeled cucumber (about 1 medium)
• 2 cups finely diced honeydew melon (about 3/4 pound)
• 2 cups finely diced cantaloupe (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 cup finely diced nectarines (about 3 medium)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Preparation

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

(David Bonom, Cooking Light, JUNE 2006)