Tomato and Ricotta Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Tomato and Ricotta Salad, a quick and simple recipe that’s bursting with freshness and creamy indulgence. Featuring sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes paired with rich, velvety ricotta cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, this dish is beautifully balanced with a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish, this no-cook salad comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve it with crusty bread for an added touch of rustic charm, and enjoy a flavor-packed salad that’s as healthy as it is delicious! Perfect for summer gatherings, this recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and easy to make—a must-try for food lovers seeking quick, fresh meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams Ricotta cheese
- 10 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 slices Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves and place them into a medium-sized salad bowl.
Wash and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Tear them gently into smaller pieces by hand and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Gently fold the ricotta cheese into the tomato and basil mix, being careful not to overmix. This should create soft, creamy chunks throughout the salad.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Serve the salad immediately as a standalone dish, or alongside slices of crusty bread for a more filling option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2016 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 947 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1569 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
