Description
A creamy, tangy, and crunchy appetizer featuring fresh ricotta topped with a vibrant olive-almond mixture and bright lemon zest.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Place the ricotta in a serving bowl and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped olives, almonds, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Spoon the olive-almond mixture over the ricotta, spreading it gently to cover the surface.
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Serve immediately with toasted bread or crackers.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.