Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

• finely diced seedless watermelon (about 6 lb with the rind) <ref>Melon selection and storage: Look for symmetrical unblemished melons

  without flat sides, that have a creamy yellow spot on the bottom indicating ripeness. At 92% water, this fruit should feel heavy when you heft it. Precut melon flesh should be dense, firm and appear moist. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or keep in a cool, dark spot. Cover the cut surface of melon with plastic wrap and refrigerate.</ref>
  8 cups
• cucumber

  peeled, seeded and finely diced
  1 medium
• red bell pepper

  finely diced
  ½ unit
• chopped fresh basil
  ¼ cup
• chopped flat-leaf parsley
  ¼ cup
• red wine vinegar
  3 tbsp
• minced shallot
  2 tbsp
• extra-virgin olive oil
  2 tbsp
• salt
  ¾ tsp