Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Vinaigrette (Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS:

For Herbed Ricotta

• 82 grams ricotta cheese
• 2 basil leaves chopped finely
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped finely
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  

For Salad

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
• 450 grams heirloom tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 English cucumber sliced
• 6 radishes sliced
• 1/2 red onion sliced
• 1 serrano pepper chopped
• 6 grams basil leaves chopped
• 1 tablespoon oregano leaves

METHOD:

1. In a small bowl combine the ricotta cheese with the basil, fresh oregano and thyme. Set aside. 
2. In another small bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Arrange the tomato slices, cucumber, radishes and onion on a large platter then drizzle with the dressing.
4. Season with salt and pepper if needed, then top with serrano peppers and dollop ricotta mixture evenly over the tomato slices.
5. Garnish with fresh basil and oregano. Serve immediately.

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