Ricotta Cheese Salad with Christmas Wreath Presentation
Homemade Ricotta Cheese Salad for a Festive Occasion
This recipe starts with making fresh ricotta cheese, perfect for creating a beautiful Christmas wreath salad! It uses readily available ingredients and offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The vibrant colors and fresh ingredients make it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or a special meal. Enjoy the creamy ricotta, crisp greens, and sweet fruits!
Salad Ingredients- 1 pack sprouts
- 1 pack baby greens
- 5 cherry tomatoes or grapes
- A small handful of blueberries
- 2 fresh strawberries
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by carefully washing all the fruits you’ll be using for the salad. Remove the stems from the cherry tomatoes (or grapes) and rinse the blueberries under cool running water. Gently wash the strawberries and remove their green tops. It’s crucial to pat all the fruits dry with a paper towel to prevent the salad from becoming watery and to maintain their freshness.
Step 2
Next, rinse the sprouts and baby greens under cold water. Handle them gently as they are quite delicate. Drain them thoroughly in a colander, or use a salad spinner for the most effective water removal. Ensuring the greens are dry will keep them crisp and appealing.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare a delicious balsamic dressing. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of balsamic sauce, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 tablespoon of oligosaccharide (or honey) for a touch of sweetness. Whisk vigorously with a fork or a small whisk until the dressing is well emulsified and homogenous. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tanginess if desired.
Step 4
Time to assemble the salad! Arrange the dried sprouts and baby greens on a large, flat serving plate. Try to shape them into a circle, mimicking a wreath, with a well in the center. Pile them generously to create a beautiful base for the other ingredients.
Step 5
Finely chop the 2 strawberries. Artfully scatter the chopped strawberries over the bed of greens. Then, sprinkle the blueberries here and there to add pops of color and visual interest. The contrast between the red strawberries and blue blueberries will make the salad look even more appetizing.
Step 6
Drizzle the prepared balsamic dressing evenly over the salad, focusing on the greens and fruits. It’s best to dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. Next, strategically place the cherry tomatoes (or grapes) around the salad as colorful accents. Finally, add dollops of ricotta cheese, about the size of blueberries, scattered amongst the fruits and greens. Your stunning homemade ricotta cheese salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
