WHIPPED RICOTTA SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, chilled
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
18 snap peas, cleaned and cut in half (about 1/4 pound)
3 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • For the whipped ricotta: Place the ricotta, olive oil and salt in a food processor. Blend until light and smooth, about 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
  • For the dressing: Place the basil, pine nuts, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil to form a smooth dressing. Set aside.
  • For the salad: In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, snap peas and arugula with the dressing.
  • To assemble: Spread the whipped ricotta on the bottom of a platter. Place the dressed salad on top of the ricotta, leaving some of the cheese exposed around the edges. Serve.

Naty
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but this salad was surprisingly good. The lemon and herbs really brightened up the flavor.


Jordyn Delrio
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This salad is a great way to showcase fresh summer produce. I used ripe tomatoes, basil, and cucumbers from my garden.


RM Roman
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The ricotta cheese was a bit too runny for my liking. I would recommend using a thicker ricotta cheese next time.


loretha francis
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add some more herbs or spices next time.


Mx mridul
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Primrose Sibanda
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The salad was light and fluffy, with just the right amount of tanginess.


Pedro Pineda
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. It's also a healthy and refreshing option for a summer meal.


Aberi Okurut
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Not a fan of ricotta cheese, but this salad was surprisingly good.


Riana Narine
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've served it at several parties and it's always a hit.


Lizbeth Hernandez
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. A perfect summer salad.


Mohamed Ritham
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This whipped ricotta salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of creamy ricotta, tangy lemon, and fresh herbs was absolutely delicious.