Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

• ½ cup minced Kirby cucumber
• ½ cup minced watermelon
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• For the garnish::
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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• • ¼ cup coarsely chopped red onion
  • 2 small Kirby cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 2 ²/₃ cups)
  • 4 ½ cups coarsely chopped watermelon (about 1 ½ pounds)
  • 3 ½ cups coarsely chopped tomatoes (about 1 ½ pounds)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped basil leaves
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cups cubed day-old country bread, crust removed
  • For the gazpacho::
  • 1 ½ cups packed basil leaves
  • 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • For the basil oil::

For the basil oil: Blend olive oil and basil leaves together until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let mixture steep for about 15 minutes before using. For the gazpacho: Place bread in a bowl, add water to cover (about 1/2 cup), and let soak for 5 to 10 minu...

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