Mediterranean Ricotta Board (Print View)

Creamy ricotta meets vibrant Mediterranean vegetables, olives, and fresh herbs on this beautiful sharing board.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese

→ Vegetables & Fruits

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
06 - 1/4 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Bread & Crackers

08 - 1 baguette or 12–16 crostini, toasted

→ Herbs & Garnishes

09 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh oregano or thyme leaves
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over a large serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls with the back of a spoon for texture and visual appeal.
02 - Organize cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, roasted red peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, and red onion around and over the ricotta in distinct sections or an attractive decorative pattern.
03 - Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil generously over both the ricotta cheese and arranged vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh basil, oregano or thyme leaves, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, and flaky sea salt evenly across the entire board.
05 - Present immediately with toasted baguette slices or crostini alongside for scooping and spreading.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its essentially an excuse to eat cheese for dinner while calling it entertaining
  • Zero cooking means your kitchen stays cool and your evening stays stressfree
02 -
  • Room temperature ricotta spreads so much easier than cold from the fridge
  • Toasting your bread right before serving makes all the difference between good and absolutely cannot stop eating
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of cucumber for an elegant touch
  • Let the board sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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