The fantasy of cherry tomatoes with salted ricotta is a Sicilian salad based on tomatoes seasoned with salted ricotta.
A cold dish that is easy and quick to prepare and can be served as an appetizer.
To make my salad more lively, I used colorful cherry tomatoes:
• red;
• orange;
• yellow;
• dark;
crunchy, sweet, and juicy, but common small-sized cluster tomatoes are perfectly fine.
! Alternatively, use a mix of cherry and grape tomatoes to bring a salad of cherry tomatoes with different textures and flavors to the table.
I completed it with a sprinkle of sheep salted ricotta, keep this in mind when counting the protein and fat components in the entire meal.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- cherry or grape tomatoes (colored or common small-sized cluster tomatoes)
- to taste basil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
- to taste salted ricotta (grated)
- to taste Tropea onion
Suggested Tools
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Colander
- 1 Bowl or Salad Bowl
Preparation
Carefully wash the tomatoes.
Trim and remove the stem part if needed.
Cut each tomato vertically in half or into quarters.Select and wash the basil leaves.
Let them drain in a colander.
Dry them on a paper towel.Place the tomatoes in a bowl or salad bowl and season with:
• salt;
• pepper;
• basil;
• a drizzle of oil;
and mix.Grate salted ricotta to taste over the cherry tomato salad.
Plate it up.
Your fantasy of cherry tomatoes with salted ricotta is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Variations
The Sicilian salad also includes raw sliced onion.
Add it if you like.
You can accompany it with lettuce, arugula, corn salad, or lamb’s lettuce.
Notes
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal must contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fibers;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations indicated in your diet plan.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What cherry tomatoes can I use instead of colorful cherry tomatoes?
If you cannot find colorful cherry tomatoes, common small-sized cluster tomatoes are perfectly fine:
• cherry;
• grape.
! Alternatively, use a mix of cherry and grape tomatoes to bring a salad of cherry tomatoes with different textures and flavors to the table.What cheese can I substitute for salted ricotta?
You can substitute salted ricotta with other grated or shaved cheese such as:
• caciocavallo ragusano;
• grana padano;
• parmigiano reggiano;
• pecorino romano;
or with a plant-based cheese for a vegan diet.
