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Summer Salad With Herbed Ricotta Recipe

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This Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish perfect for hot weather. Loaded with seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and creamy ricotta, it’s ideal as a side or a light meal. Packed with nutrients, this salad is a quick and healthy option that showcases the best of summer produce. With ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and homemade herbed ricotta, this dish is a must-try. Perfect for vegetarians and those seeking fresh meal ideas, this summer salad recipe is both easy and impressive.

 

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cucumber, sliced

  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • Mixed greens or arugula

  • Optional: crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ricotta with basil, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper for the dressing.

  4. Toss vegetables with the dressing.

  5. Arrange greens on a serving plate. Top with dressed vegetables.

  6. Spoon herbed ricotta on top.

  7. Serve immediately with optional crusty bread.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, chill the ricotta mixture before serving.

  • Use heirloom tomatoes or baby cucumbers for variety.

  • Add toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.

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