Ricotta And Tomato Salad Toasts Recipes

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH HERBED RICOTTA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, scallions, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside for up to 30 minutes.
• With a small serrated knife, cut the larger tomatoes in wedges through the stem and the smaller tomatoes in half through the stem. Place them in a medium bowl with the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
• When ready to serve, add the basil to the tomatoes and combine. Pile the ricotta in a large (12-inch) round shallow bowl or oval platter. Using a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes around the ricotta, discarding any liquid. Drizzle the tomatoes and ricotta with olive oil, sprinkle with the reserved basil and fleur de sel, and serve at room temperature.
• Set a fine-mesh sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 pieces of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with a double layer of the cheesecloth.
• Pour the milk and cream into a medium stainless-steel or enameled pot, such as Le Creuset, and stir in the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and pour in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for one minute, until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
• Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 minutes (for soft ricotta) to 25 minutes (for firmer ricotta), occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining liquid. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The ricotta will keep, refrigerated, for 4 to 5 days.

RICOTTA AND TOMATO TOAST

Steps:

• Spread bread with ricotta; top with tomato and basil. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper.

RICOTTA AND TOMATO SALAD TOASTS RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450. Brush both sides of bread slices evenly with 2 tbsp oil; arrange evenly on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden brown, about 5 mins side 2. Meanwhile, stir together ricotta cheese, 1 TBSp oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. 3. Lightly rub 1 side of each toast with garlic clove; discard garlic. Spread 5 Tbsp ricotta mixture onto the garlicky side of each toast. Top evenly with tomato slices; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. 4. Place herbs in a bowl; add vinegar and remaining 1 tsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Toss gently to coat. Top toasts evenly with herb mixture. Serve immediately