TOMATO AND HERBED RICOTTA SALATA SALAD

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Make and share this Tomato and Herbed Ricotta Salata Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb ricotta salata
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
5 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, halved (various colors)
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
fresh oregano or fresh thyme sprig, for a garnish

Steps:

  • Crumble the cheese into a bowl. Add the basil, chives, mint, oregano and thyme. Mix until the herbs coat the crumbled cheese.
  • Arrange the large tomatoes on a serving platter, overlapping the slices slightly. Scatter the cherry tomatoes on top. Season with salt.
  • Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, scatter the cheese over the tomatoes and garnish with basil, mint, oregano and thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 10.1, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5, Protein 1.8

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