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Easy Summer Salad

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This Easy Summer Salad is a refreshing dish brimming with vibrant flavors, making it perfect for summer gatherings. With creamy herbed ricotta and juicy heirloom tomatoes, it offers delightful textures and tastes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • â…“ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 basil leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 pound heirloom tomatoes (cut into ½ inch slices)
  • ½ English cucumber (sliced)
  • 6 radishes (sliced)
  • ½ red onion (sliced)
  • 1 serrano pepper (chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon oregano leaves

Instructions

  • Mix ricotta cheese, basil, oregano, and thyme in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
  • Arrange heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and red onion on a platter.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the arranged vegetables.
  • Top with herbed ricotta, serrano pepper, fresh basil, and oregano.

Notes

Use ripe heirloom tomatoes and fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Chill your vegetables to enhance their crispness.
Customize the herbs and spices to suit your taste.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 15