Summer Salad With Herbed Ricotta Recipe
This Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta features fresh veggies and a creamy ricotta topping infused with fragrant herbs. A light, healthy, and flavorful dish for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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Cucumber, thinly sliced
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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Fresh basil, chopped
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Ricotta cheese
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Olive oil
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Lemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
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In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
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Gently toss the salad ingredients together and spoon the herbed ricotta over the top.
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Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish.
Notes
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You can add nuts like pine nuts or walnuts for an extra crunch.
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For a dairy-free version, replace ricotta with vegan ricotta or hummus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg