Mediterranean Diet Classic Cherry Sauce
Elevate your meals with the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean Diet Classic Cherry Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and herbal notes. Made with succulent fresh cherries, rich balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, this versatile sauce is enhanced by earthy thyme leaves, zingy lemon juice, and silky extra virgin olive oil for a truly Mediterranean taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for adding a unique twist to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even desserts like yogurt or panna cotta. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting a gourmet dinner, this cherry sauce is a delightful way to embrace the wholesome principles of the Mediterranean diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Begin by washing the fresh cherries and removing the pits. Measure out 2 cups of pitted cherries.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, balsamic vinegar, and honey, stirring gently to mix.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the cherries cook gently for about 10 minutes until they release their juices and soften.
Add the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, ground black pepper, and sea salt to the saucepan.
Continue to cook the mixture on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Transfer the cherry sauce to a serving bowl or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
The cherry sauce is now ready to serve. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a topping for desserts like yogurt or panna cotta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 591 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 814 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
