Roaring Fork Tomato Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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From the local newspaper; a twist on the usual tomato salad. Simple to make but with a beautiful presentation for summer brunch or parties. Fresh basil and tomatoes make this a real treat! Prep time does not include overnight chilling of ricotta mixture. Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese |
1 clove garlic, blanched and minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup fresh basil leaf, minced |
6 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 thick |
lettuce leaf (to garnish) |
basil leaves (optional) |
Directions:
1. (To blanch garlic, simmer unpeeled cloves in small pot of water. Cook 10-15 min, peel and use or store in jar of oil in refrigerator.) Puree ricotta, garlic, and spices.
2. Mix in minced basil leaves.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Line platter with lettuce leaves.
5. Overlap tomato slices around platter, leaving space in the middle.
6. Spoon ricotta mixture into center of platter.
7. Garnish with whole basil leaves.
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