Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Name: Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Ricotta Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices of rustic white bread; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling; 1 garlic clove, halved; 3/4 cup fresh ricotta; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 6 large radishes, thinly sliced; 1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced; 1/2 pound asparagus, thinly sliced on the bias; 1 large carrot, finely julienned; 1/2 small seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 1 head of Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon

Servings: persons

6 slices of rustic white bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
1 garlic clove, halved
3/4 cup fresh ricotta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 large radishes, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 pound asparagus, thinly sliced on the bias
1 large carrot, finely julienned
1/2 small seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 head of Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Brush the bread on both sides with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
3
Broil 4 inches from the heat for about 1 minute per side, until golden.
4
Lightly rub the cut sides of the garlic over the toasts and spread with the ricotta.
5
Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
6
In a large bowl, whisk the white balsamic vinegar with the Dijon mustard and the 1/4 cup of olive oil; season with salt and black pepper.
7
Add the radishes, fennel, asparagus, carrot, cucumber, lettuce, basil and tarragon and toss gently to coat.
8
Serve the salad right away with the crostini.

306

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices of rustic white bread, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling, 1 garlic clove, halved, 3/4 cup fresh ricotta, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Ricotta Crostini falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Ricotta Crostini

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