Ricotta Melon Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Ricotta Melon Salad is a fresh take on a fruit salad recipe with sweet honeydew melon and mellow ricotta cheese. Dress this on the serving platter for a simply sweet salad.
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Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ounces Ricotta Cheese, strained (see recipe)
- 1/4 Honeydew melon, cut in 1" pieces
- 4 ounces Baby Arugula, washed
- 2 ounces Walnuts, coarsely chopped
Dressing
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1/2 Lime (juice only)
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prep ricotta cheese by spooning it into a strainer lined with paper towels or coffee filters. Cover cheese and weigh down with a heavy bowl or can. Place strainer on bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Layer arugula, melon and walnuts on serving platter.
- Remove ricotta from paper towels and pinch off pieces to place on salad.
- Drizzle olive oil, honey and lime juice over entire salad. Sprinkle with kosher salt and ground pepper. Serve immediately.