MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA

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This recipe for marinated cucumber salad with ricotta salata comes from "Scott Conant's New Italian Cooking." It makes for a delicious summer side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
12 whole basil leaves, torn
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Coarse salt
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Fresh ground black pepper
2 cups mixed baby greens, washed and dried
1/2 cup grated ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar, basil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerated, for up to 3 hours.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large bowl and pour over enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves; toss until well combined.
  • Divide cucumbers evenly between 4 plates. Top with greens and sprinkle with cheese.

Anton Sophie
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great summer salad because it's light and refreshing.


Yusuf Mohd Ali
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's the perfect summer salad.


Rebecca Revell
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Danish Aftab
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This is a great recipe! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's a perfect summer salad.


Neeran Govender
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great summer salad because it's light and refreshing.


Bee God
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's the perfect summer salad.


Jawad Shabbir
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


AsempaWeb
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This is a great recipe! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's a perfect summer salad.


Arshad Waran
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great summer salad because it's light and refreshing.


Abdo Elyasir
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's the perfect summer salad.


tiger riyad
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Nijaine Alabs
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This is a great recipe! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's a perfect summer salad.


Noodie Good
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great summer salad because it's light and refreshing.


Harun Kahn
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's the perfect summer salad.


Bristy Biswas
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


emanuel rojero
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This is a great recipe! I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata. It's a perfect summer salad.


Reese Madison
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great summer salad because it's light and refreshing.


Tasnimul Hasan
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The cucumbers are crisp and the ricotta salata adds a nice creamy and salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.