Best Watermelon Carpaccio With Ricotta Salata Recipes

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WATERMELON CARPACCIO WITH RICOTTA SALATA



Watermelon Carpaccio with Ricotta Salata image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Trim off the rind of a baby seedless watermelon, then slice as thin as possible. Arrange on a platter, overlapping slightly. Whisk 2 tablespoons each white wine vinegar and olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon honey and 1/2 minced red jalapeño; drizzle on the watermelon and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let sit 20 minutes. Top with shaved ricotta salata and fresh mint.

WATERMELON, RICOTTA SALATA, BASIL, AND PINE NUT SALAD



Watermelon, Ricotta Salata, Basil, and Pine Nut Salad image

Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Ricotta     Watermelon     Basil     Pine Nut     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 4-pound seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
1/2 pound ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese),* cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place watermelon and ricotta salata in medium serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • *Available at supermarkets, Italian markets, and specialty foods stores.

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