Whipped Ricotta Salad Recipe

Name: Whipped Ricotta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
For the whipped ricotta: Place the ricotta, olive oil and salt in a food processor.
2
Blend until light and smooth, about 30 seconds.
3
Remove to a bowl and set aside.
4
For the dressing: Place the basil, pine nuts, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor.
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With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil to form a smooth dressing.
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Set aside.
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For the salad: In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, snap peas and arugula with the dressing.
8
To assemble: Spread the whipped ricotta on the bottom of a platter.
9
Place the dressed salad on top of the ricotta, leaving some of the cheese exposed around the edges.
10
Serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, chilled, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Whipped Ricotta Salad 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.

Whipped Ricotta Salad

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