A fresh new twist on a simple summer salad! The herbed ricotta adds a cheesy punch to the basic combination of tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. The salad serves 4 as a side, or 2 as a main.
The main beauty of this salad is its simplicity. The next time someone says “bring a salad” to a barbecue, rely on this one. It will have you out the door in 15 minutes flat!
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Herbed Ricotta
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| 500g | Traditional Ricotta |
| 1 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp | fresh basil, finely chopped |
| 2 Tbsp | fresh oregano, finely chopped |
| 1 Tbsp | thyme leaves |
| salt and pepper, to taste | |
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Dressing
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| 3 Tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp | balsamic vinegar |
| 1 clove | garlic, crushed |
| salt and pepper, to taste | |
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Salad
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| 500g | cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 1 | cucumber, sliced thin |
| 6 | radishes, sliced thin |
| ½ | red onion, thinly sliced |
| extra basil leaves, to garnish |
| 1 | Combine the Traditional Ricotta cheese with the basil, fresh oregano and thyme, oil, salt & pepper in a medium sized bowl. Set aside. |
| 2 | To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, salt and pepper in another small bowl. |
| 3 | Slice up the tomatoes, cucumber, radishes and red onion into small bite-sized pieces. |
| 4 | Place tomato, cucumber, radishes and onion in a bowl and combine with dressing. Add to platter and season with salt and pepper if needed. Dollop ricotta mixture evenly over the salad and scatter basil leaves. Serve immediately with crusty bread. |
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