Best Tomato And Herbed Ricotta Salata Salad Recipes

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SUMMER TOMATO SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA AND CREAMY GARLIC VINAIGRETTE



Summer Tomato Salad with Ricotta Salata and Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 cups fennel, julienned
Creamy garlic dressing, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup fresh chervil leaves
4 basil leaves, chiffonade
4 ounces ricotta salata cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup nicoise olives, pitted
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange tomatoes on a platter. Toss fennel in a bowl with a few tablespoons of the creamy garlic dressing and season with salt and pepper. Mound the fennel in the middle of the platter on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the herbs, cheese and olives and drizzle with some more of the creamy garlic dressing.
  • Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste.

TOMATO AND RICOTTA SALAD



Tomato and Ricotta Salad image

From the LA Times, this salad is a taste of summer. Tomatoes from the garden or the farm market and ricotta you make yourself--yum! The directions look long--but it's really simple and you can take a shortcut and buy your ricotta, but do try making your own--it's really luscious. Prep time does not include time to cool the homemade ricotta. Note: If you have 'ordinary' balsamico, you can simmer it over medium low heat, uncovered, for a few minutes and thicken it slightly--it will taste much richer.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups whole milk
1 cup buttermilk
1 pinch nutmeg
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (5 inch) baguette
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 -4 lbs heirloom tomatoes (select a broad variety)
kosher salt (or fleur de sel)
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup basil leaves, packed, torn

Steps:

  • For the ricotta:.
  • In a heavy saucepan, warm the milk, buttermilk and nutmeg over high heat; stir the mixture frequently until it reaches 120 degrees (warm to the touch), about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Now stir occasionally; the milk will begin to separate; when it reaches 175 degrees to 180 degrees, about 1 to 2 minutes, gently scrape the bottom of the saucepan; the curds will rise to the top; cook at 180 degrees for 1 minute.
  • Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl or pot large enough to catch the liquid from the cheese and pour the contents of the saucepan into the strainer.
  • Gently stir in the Parmesan and salt while the mixture is still hot.
  • Gather up the corners of the cheesecloth and tie it up with string and let it drain for 15 minutes.
  • Once the ricotta is at room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use (makes 1 cup).
  • For the croutons:.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Tear the baguette into chunks, toss lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until golden (makes 2 cups).
  • For the assembly of the salad:.
  • Cut the tomatoes (which you have NOT refrigerated)into different shapes and sizes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste; drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil; and arrange on serving plates.
  • Drizzle the tomatoes with the aged balsamic vinegar.
  • Scatter the croutons and torn basil atop the tomatoes.
  • Top each salad with two quenelles of ricotta cheese (use two tablespoons to form the cheese into ovals, each about a tablespoon of cheese).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 476.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 16.6, Protein 12.1

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH HERBED RICOTTA



Heirloom Tomatoes with Herbed Ricotta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh ricotta, preferably homemade (recipe follows)
3 tablespoons minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pints assorted heirloom tomatoes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon good olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
Fleur de sel
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, scallions, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside for up to 30 minutes.
  • With a small serrated knife, cut the larger tomatoes in wedges through the stem and the smaller tomatoes in half through the stem. Place them in a medium bowl with the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
  • When ready to serve, add the basil to the tomatoes and combine. Pile the ricotta in a large (12-inch) round shallow bowl or oval platter. Using a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes around the ricotta, discarding any liquid. Drizzle the tomatoes and ricotta with olive oil, sprinkle with the reserved basil and fleur de sel, and serve at room temperature.
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 pieces of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with a double layer of the cheesecloth.
  • Pour the milk and cream into a medium stainless-steel or enameled pot, such as Le Creuset, and stir in the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and pour in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for one minute, until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
  • Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 minutes (for soft ricotta) to 25 minutes (for firmer ricotta), occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining liquid. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The ricotta will keep, refrigerated, for 4 to 5 days.

TOMATO AND RICOTTA SALATA BRUSCHETTA



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Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Broil     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Chive     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 bruschetta

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large shallots, sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 cups chopped seeded vine-ripened tomato
2 ounces ricotta salata (firm salted sheep's milk cheese) or feta, cut into fine dice (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, or to taste
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
For 16 toasts:
a 24-inch-long loaf of crust Italian or French bread
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small skillet cook shallots in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in tomato and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, 30 seconds, or until just heated through. In a bowl toss together tomato mixture with cheese, chives, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.
  • To make toasts:
  • Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
  • With a serrated knife cut bread crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Grill slices on a rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp outside but still soft inside. Alternatively, slices may be broiled in batches under a broiler about 4 inches from heat 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden. Rub toasts with garlic on one side and lightly brush same side with oil. Toasts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container. Makes about 45 toasts.

TOMATO FETA SALAD



Tomato Feta Salad image

One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it's served. -Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil and salt. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and feta cheese; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOMATO, ARUGULA, AND RICOTTA SALATA SALAD



Tomato, Arugula, and Ricotta Salata Salad image

Categories     Salad     Blender     Cheese     Tomato     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Arugula     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the dressing
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 bunches of arugula, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry
6 small tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 pound ricotta salata (available at specialty foods shops) or Feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a blender blend together the garlic paste, the vinegars, and salt and pepper to taste, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the dressing until it is emulsified.
  • Divide the arugula among 6 salad plates and arrange one sixth of the tomato slices on each plate. Divide the ricotta salata and the orĂ©gano among the plates. Drizzle each salad with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dressing.

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