This cherry gazpacho is light and refreshing! Perfect for summer parties or a light, healthy snack.
I’m nervous, you guys. I’m kind of an introvert and have never been very good at public speaking. However, several months ago I enthusiastically agreed to do a cooking demo at the local farmer’s market. Suddenly that demo is a week away. Eek.
I decided I should make something that was easy and preferably didn’t involve any actual cooking. Gazpacho seemed like a perfect way to showcase market ingredients while being able to banter with people and answer questions. After a few experiments, I have my perfect recipe!
I had one word in mind while developing this recipe (NO, not “fear”). Refreshing. I wanted this chilled soup to be a refreshing summer snack or appetizer.
As I experimented with more traditional gazpacho ingredients I ran into issues. Cucumbers, basil, bell peppers, vinegar and bread resulted in muddled flavors that fought with the natural lightness of the cherries.
So I went back to the drawing board. Orange juice to enhance the cherries, lemon juice for a less acidic kick and shallots for a milder onion flavor.
Mint instead of basil because it’s incredible with cherries. The results were exactly what I was seeking- a light, refreshing, sweet and savory chilled soup. I think you’ll like it.
GAZPACHO RECIPE VARIATIONS
Want to experiment with a more unique gazpacho? I’ve got a fruit gazpacho recipes you might want to consider!
More Cherry Recipes
If you love this cherry gazpacho recipe, you may also like my Cherry Galette, Cherry Crisp, and Cherry Vanilla Muffins!
You can also check out my full archive of cherry recipes!
Cherry Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet cherries, pitted
- Juice from 1 large orange (about 1/4 cup)
- Juice from 1 lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 1/2 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped finely
- salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Puree the cherries, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, shallot and mint in a blender until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Lisa says
Great giveaway and love the recipe! I think I entered. Hope so! Good luck with your demo!
Tina T says
Recipes! More giveaways! Party planning, pinning… Oh my, the possibilities are endless!
Terri says
An iPad would be fabulous… a mobile cooking source!!!
Doug Holm says
“You got your cherry gazpacho on my iPad!”
“You got your iPad in my cherry gazpacho!”
“Two great tastes that taste great together.”
Samantha J says
I would use my iPad for my textbooks and as a cookbook among many other things!
Sherri says
This sounds wonderful! Especially on a hot day like today! :)
Ashley says
I would use it for recipe development and for drawing out my baking creations :D
LeAnn A says
I would read books and organize recipes.
Deirdre says
Managing my budget!! Doesn’t sound like fun, but it’s a necessity.
Connie says
magazines, book, recipes (of course) and knitting!
Alyssa Brewer says
Pinning! And compiling recipe boxes
Anja Dowdy says
I would use it for my sons homeschooling.
Melanie H. says
Wow, I would use it for sooo many things, but if you are a book lover like me, it is understandable that using and iPad for reading almost anything, almost anywhere sounds exciting to me! (Not to mention, of course, more ideas & activities for my kids to do over the summer, great deals & coupons to be found, D.I.Y projects for the hubby… :)) Thanks for the chance!
Melanie H. says
How could I forget – finding fantastic recipes!!! :D
Anna Lavender says
Public speaking can be a bit unnerving but you are doing something that you love, you will be fine. I love your blogs.