CHARRED BREAD WITH RICOTTA AND CHERRY SALSA

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The cherry salsa recipe atop this bruschetta-like appetizer is also delicious as a condiment for grilled or roast pork.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     Bon Appétit     Summer     Appetizer     Cherry     Ricotta     Lemon Juice     Green Onion/Scallion     Vegetarian     Bread

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 spring onions, preferably red, white/red and green parts separated, thinly sliced on a steep diagonal
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 ounces fresh cherries (about 2 1/4 cups), pitted, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slivers
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 baguette, sliced in half lengthwise
12 ounces whole-milk fresh ricotta
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Toss white/red parts of spring onions and lemon juice in a medium bowl to coat and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Add spring onion greens, cherries, and 1/2 cup oil to bowl and toss gently again to incorporate; season cherry salsa with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-low heat. Brush cut sides of baguette with oil. Grill, cut sides down, until bread is toasted and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Let toasts cool for a minute, then spread generous amounts of ricotta over both pieces. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Cut each half on a diagonal into 6 pieces. Arrange on a platter and, using a slotted spoon, top with cherry salsa.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cherry salsa can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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