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
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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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What a great giveaway! I’d love to use an IPad for everything: taking pictures, browsing favorite food blogs, taking notes about recipes I am making, etc..
Oooh, I LOVE the idea of cherry gazpacho.
PS….if I won, I’d be visiting my favorite blogs :)
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I would love to look up new recipes with the ipad!
I’d use the iPad to find recipes; how-to’s; read books; watch movies….
A cooking demo?! How fun! I want to watch you!
And awesome giveaway. I’d totally do blog work on an iPad – what else would I do?!
Looks yummy! I would totally use the iPad to go onto pinterest and find more recipes :)
I would give it to my 85 yr old mom. She is amazed at the things I can do with my iPad
I would give it to my sister to replace her broken laptop…she is a teacher and would use it for school and pleasure (she loves to read!).
My husband loves cherries, and I think this would be the perfect appetizer for his upcoming birthday dinner! I love when things just come together like this!
Also, I would LOVE to have an iPad specifically for cooking! I am a food blog fanatic, and I love discovering new recipes. Food blogs are addictive for me, and having an iPad would give me a much bigger screen than my phone or having to print out a recipe. I could even get a cool stand to prop it up on my kitchen counter!
I’d use it for looking up recipes while I’m in the kitchen!
I’m an introvert as well, and if you’re anything like me, once you get started doing something you love (FOOD!), you’re going to forget the nerves and be amazing. Wish I could be there to watch and cheer you on!
I would probably use my iPad for ebooks and reading other blogs (try doing that on an iphone :D ). There is one cookbook I want, but it’s for the iPad only.
i’m an introvert also and hate public speaking. good for you in having the courage to accept it – go for it.
since I have never had an I-pad and actually don’t really know what they can and cannot do I really don’t know what “exciting” things I would do with it.
I would use this IPad for helping me keep track of all my recipes and to find more recipes…I’m addicted to recipes and recipe books.