Name: Green Fruit Salad with Ricotta and Herbs
Ingredients: 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

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

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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

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Instructions

Make the ricotta. In a food processor, add the ricotta, basil, pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Add all of the fruit and vegetables to a large serving bowl or platter, toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
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!