Watermelon Gazpacho

5 cups chopped seedless watermelon
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup finely chopped seedless watermelon, reserved for garnish
1/2 – 1 cup finely diced avocado, reserved (optional)

Puree the first 10 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Adjust the seasonings as needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Stir in the finely chopped watermelon and avocado at serving time.
Courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board