This Cherry Vinaigrette Recipe Is the Perfect Way to Celebrate Summer! by Chef Gigi Gaggero

This sweet-yet-tart cherry vinaigrette is so delicious on crisp summer salads and spectacular with grilled foods. The dressing thickens over time, so add a touch of warm water to reconstitute. Keep up to a week refrigerated in an air-tight container.

You’ll need:

• 1 cup dark red ripe cherries, pitted
• 2 tablespoons local organic honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 1 shallot, peeled and rough chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and root trimmed
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• scant cinnamon (optional)
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Here’s how to make it:

1. Add cherries, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, shallot and garlic to blender. Process until smooth.
2. With motor running, gradually add oil until it emulsifies. Season with salt and pepper.