Homemade Ricotta Cheese Salad with Balsamic Oregano Dressing
A Light and Healthy Meal: Homemade Ricotta Cheese Salad with Balsamic Oregano Dressing
Enjoy a light yet satisfying meal with this homemade Ricotta Cheese Salad, perfectly complemented by a fragrant Balsamic Oregano Dressing. It’s a healthy and delicious choice that’s sure to please.
Salad Ingredients (Serves 1)
- Fresh lettuce
- Crisp sprouts
- Sweet cherry tomatoes
- Steamed chicken breast, shredded
- Thinly sliced onion
- Fresh ricotta cheese
- 150g steamed and mashed purple sweet potato
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 Tbsp mashed avocado (optional, for added creaminess)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp minced onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp minced onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the Balsamic Oregano Dressing that will elevate your salad. Gather all 6 fresh ingredients: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, salt, lemon juice, and minced onion.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the rich balsamic vinegar and fragrant olive oil. Add the finely minced onion for a fresh kick and the bright lemon juice.
Step 3
Finally, add a pinch of fine salt and the aromatic dried oregano. Whisk everything together until well combined. Let the dressing sit for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 4
Next, prepare the delicious base for your salad: the purple sweet potato. It’s best to mash the steamed sweet potato while it’s still warm for a smoother consistency. Place it in a bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork or a potato masher.
Step 5
Sprinkle the cinnamon powder over the mashed sweet potato and mix well. Shape it into neat rounds for a lovely presentation. (Tip: If you have avocado, you can mix in 2 tablespoons of mashed avocado instead of cinnamon powder. This will give you a wonderfully creamy and nutty flavor, doubling the deliciousness without any mayonnaise!)
Step 6
Now, let’s get the star of the salad ready: the ricotta cheese. We’re using fresh, good-quality ricotta cheese that is not too salty and has a slightly lower fat content. (e.g., Sangha Cheese Ricotta Cheese)
Step 7
Arrange the fresh greens (lettuce, sprouts), sliced onion, and shredded chicken breast in a large salad bowl. Add the nicely shaped purple sweet potato rounds. Finally, generously dollop the fresh ricotta cheese on top and drizzle with the prepared Balsamic Oregano Dressing. Your delicious Ricotta Cheese Salad is now complete and ready to be enjoyed!
