Whipped Ricotta Salad

May 19, 2014

f you are looking for an exciting new twist to your salad I have one for you today! I saw Giada DeLaurentiis make this on her Food Network show a few weeks ago and I sat there thinking "I MUST have this salad!" So, when we decided to grill steaks for dinner on mother's day I knew what I had to make to go with them. One bite and I was hooked. I almost didn't even need the steak. Almost. Enjoy!

For the whipped ricotta:

1 c. whole milk ricotta cheese
2 t. extra virgin olive oil
1/8 t. salt

For the dressing:

1 c. fresh basil leaves
2 T. toasted pine nuts
2 T. sherry vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
3 T. extra virgin olive oil

For the salad:

1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
18 sugar snap peas, halved
3 c. baby arugula

For the whipped ricotta: Place the ricotta, 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,...
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Nutritions

Calories
539

Sodium
714mg
29% DV

Fat
19g
30% DV

Protein
30g
61% DV

Carbs
68g
23% DV

Fiber
15g
62% DV