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Whipped Ricotta and Arugula Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the Whipped Ricotta:
2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese chilled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Dressing:
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil

For the Salad:
1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes halved or quartered depending on size
4 cups baby arugula
1 Cup shaved Parmesan cheese curls
Directions:
Directions:
For the whipped ricotta: Place the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and salt in a food processor. Blend until light and smooth, about 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

For the dressing: Place the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil to form a smooth dressing. Set aside.

For the salad: In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, cheese and arugula with the dressing.

To assemble: Spread the whipped ricotta on the bottom of a platter. Place the dressed salad on top of the ricotta, leaving some of the cheese exposed around the edges. Serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 Minutes

 

 

 

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