Directions

1. Cut the watermelon in half and slice a very thin piece of the rind off to make a flat bottom (so the watermelon half can be used as a bowl).
2. Use a spoon to scrape most of the watermelon flesh out of the rind and transfer it into a bowl. Take care not to make any holes in the bottom of the watermelon "bowl." Pick out any black seeds that you can, but don't worry to much about them.
3. Place watermelon flesh, tomato juice, garlic, cilantro and half each of the onion, cucumber and bell pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the lime juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and puree lightly (it should be mostly smooth with a few chunks). Transfer to a bowl (preferably a spouted one) or pitcher.
4. Stir in the remaining vegetables, stir well and adjust seasonings if necessary.
5. Pour into the watermelon "bowls" and serve, garnished with lime or cilantro, if desired.