Ingredients

Ingredients

6 lbs. Fresh California strawberries, stemmed and chopped

2 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped

1 1/2 pounds English cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

9 cloves garlic

3 jalapeño peppers

1 1/2 cups Sherry vinegar

Salt and black pepper as needed.

Jicama Salad

8 cups Jicama, peeled and julienned

2 bunches chives, cut in 1 1/2-inch length

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Salt and pepper as needed.

1 1/2 pounds fresh goat cheese

Preparation

Directions To make Strawberry Gazpacho, in blender, purée strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, jalapeños and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. yield: 24 cups

To make Jicama Salad, combine jicama, chives, oil and thyme; season with salt and pepper. yield: 8 cups

Plating the Dish Mound 1/3 cup Jicama Salad in center of soup plate. Carefully ladle 1 cup Strawberry Gazpacho around salad; top with 1 ounce goat cheese, formed into a ball and garnish with a small sprig of thyme