Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
picnic fruit salad

Green Fruit Salad with Ricotta and Herbs


  • Author: Suruchi Avasthi

Description

Spring and summer are all about salads. This no-recipe recipe lets you make the most of what’s fresh and in-season for the most flavorful lunch or dinner side.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound strawberries, halved
  • 2 peaches, sliced
  • 2 mini cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 handfuls greens, citrus greens, arugula, or spinach
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 bunches basil
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper, crushed
  • pinch of salt
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • olive oil for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the ricotta. In a food processor, add the ricotta, basil, pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Add all of the fruit and vegetables to a large serving bowl or platter, toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. To serve, swipe ricotta onto a serving platter (or keep on the side for people to serve themselves), and add fruit on the side. Serve cold. Enjoy!