Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta

Chill out and eat fresh with this delightful masterpiece, a Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta. Nothing beats the fresh, tangy, and creamy combination of this salad when it’s hot out. Perfect for light lunches, weekend BBQs or any meal when you want to keep it light and healthy. I’ve always loved throwing this together because you get such a delicious payoff for so little effort! You’ll flip for the herbed ricotta – it makes the salad truly pop!

Now, you might be thinking, “salad…boring!”, but hey! Wait ’til you try this one. This ain’t your boring flat salad. Every spoonful hits you with creamy, fresh, and savory all at the same time. It’s so darn good, you’ll be coming back for seconds… and thirds!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Yield: 1 bowl of salad

Ready to get started? Let���s get down to salad town!

Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need

• 4 cups of mixed salad greens
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup of herbed ricotta
• 1/2 cup of sliced almonds
• Your choice of salad dressing

You’ll only need a salad bowl and a spatula for this recipe. And the ingredients? Trust me, each has its purpose. The salad greens provide a crunchy base, the cherry tomatoes serve a punch of sweetness, almonds give a bit of bite, and herbed ricotta, that’s the cream of the crop there, it meshes everything together with its rich and herbaceous notes.

No herbed ricotta on hand? Not to worry���plain ricotta mixed with a bit of dried basil and parsley does the trick.

How To Make Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta

1. To start, grab your salad bowl and toss in the salad greens.
2. Next, cut your cherry tomatoes in half and add those in together with the sliced almonds.
3. Add dollops of herbed ricotta throughout. Be generous!
4. Finally, add your desired amount of salad dressing and give your salad a nice careful mix. Voila! You’ve got yourself a summer salad with herbed ricotta.

Tips For The Best Results

• Use fresh ingredients
• Don���t go overboard with dressing

Storage Tips

• Store in the fridge in an airtight container
• Better enjoyed fresh

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use other types of cheese?

A: Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with other cheeses that can bring similar creaminess to the salad.

Q: Do I need to make my own salad dressing?

A: Not necessarily, store-bought dressings work just fine. But homemade dressings are awesome if you ask me.

Q: Can I add protein?

A: Sure you can! Grilled chicken or shrimps would pair nicely.

Q: How soon should I consume this?

A: The fresher, the better. If stored properly, it can last in the fridge for a day.

Q: Can I make this vegan?

A: You bet, just swap the cheese with a vegan option.

Nutritional Facts of Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 20g
• Protein: 6g

There you have it, my foodie friends. A fresher than fresh Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta. Serve it with fresh crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon for an extra zing. Dive in and keep it cool this summer!