Description
A bright and flavorful ricotta spread featuring crushed green olives, crunchy almonds, and zesty lemon. This no-cook appetizer is quick to prepare and perfect for serving with crackers, sliced vegetables, or toasted bread.
Ingredients
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Ricotta Spread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and crushed
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including ricotta cheese, crushed green olives, chopped almonds, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the crushed green olives, chopped almonds, and lemon zest. Stir gently to mix.
- Add Lemon and Olive Oil: Pour the fresh lemon juice and olive oil into the ricotta mixture and stir until the ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Season: Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper to your preference, stirring again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the prepared ricotta mixture to a serving bowl or plate. If desired, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added color and freshness.
- Enjoy: Serve as a dip accompanied by crackers, sliced vegetables, or toasted bread. It also works beautifully spread on crostini for a simple appetizer.
Notes
- This spread can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Use pitted olives to avoid bitterness and ease preparation.
- For added texture, toast the almonds lightly before chopping.
- Substitute fresh herbs according to preference or availability.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil quantities for desired creaminess and tang.
