Salads

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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 26%

Polysaturated Fat 3g 20%

Monosaturated Fat 11g 71%

Cholesterol 47mg 15%

Sodium 714mg 29%

Potassium 2077mg 59%

Protein 30g 61%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 15g 62%

Sugar 45g 90%

Vitamin A 4865IU 97%

Vitamin B6 1mg 95%

Vitamin C 82mg 137%

Calcium 910mg 91%

Iron 5mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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