Tomato and Ricotta Salad Recipe

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Tomato and Ricotta Salad
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
266
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the ricotta:.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Gently stir in the Parmesan and salt while the mixture is still hot.
  6. Gather up the corners of the cheesecloth and tie it up with string and let it drain for 15 minutes.
  7. 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).
  8. For the croutons:.
  9. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  10. Tear the baguette into chunks, toss lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  11. Bake for 10 minutes until golden (makes 2 cups).
  12. For the assembly of the salad:.
  13. Cut the tomatoes (which you have NOT refrigerated)into different shapes and sizes.
  14. Season with salt and pepper to taste; drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil; and arrange on serving plates.
  15. Drizzle the tomatoes with the aged balsamic vinegar.
  16. Scatter the croutons and torn basil atop the tomatoes.
  17. Top each salad with two quenelles of ricotta cheese (use two tablespoons to form the cheese into ovals, each about a tablespoon of cheese).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.66 Kcal (1112 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.66g 18%
Cholesterol 9.23mg 3%
Sodium 383.38mg 16%
Potassium 333.65mg 7%
Total Carbs 32.17g 11%
Sugars 15.93g 64%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g 54%
Protein 7.77g 16%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 269.4mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.6 Kcal (224 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.35g 18%
Cholesterol 1.86mg 3%
Sodium 77.36mg 16%
Potassium 67.32mg 7%
Total Carbs 6.49g 11%
Sugars 3.21g 64%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 54%
Protein 1.57g 16%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 54.3mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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