Mediterranean Ricotta Board (Printable)
Creamy ricotta served with roasted vegetables, olives, and fresh herbs on a decorative board. Ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll 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 Steps:
01 - Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over a large serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls with the back of a spoon.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, roasted red peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, and red onion around and over the ricotta in sections or a decorative pattern.
03 - Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil generously over the ricotta and arranged vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, oregano or thyme, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, and flaky sea salt to taste.
05 - Serve right away with toasted baguette slices or crostini for scooping and spreading.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 20 minutes with zero cooking required
- Everyone can customize their own perfect bite combination
- The presentation looks stunning but feels completely casual
02 -
- Let the ricotta sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before spreading for the creamiest texture
- Arrange vegetables in separate sections rather than mixing them together so guests can see everything
03 -
- Use the back of a large spoon to create those restaurant worthy swirls in the ricotta
- Keep some herbs aside to add right before serving so they stay bright and fresh