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Ricotta Bruschetta with Carrot and Olive Salad

By Matthew Fairman

Published on June 11, 2020

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Serves 4

Ricotta Bruschetta with Carrot and Olive Salad

Ingredients

¾ cup shredded carrot ½ cup pitted green olives, chopped coarse½ cup very coarsely chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced½ teaspoon table salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 ounces (½ cup) ricotta cheese 4 slices rustic bread, toasted

Before You Begin

For the best results, use our Homemade Creamy Ricotta. Any type of pitted olives will work here. Shred the carrot on the large holes of a box grater. One large carrot should yield about ¾ cup shredded.

Instructions

  1. Combine carrot, olives, parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Divide ricotta evenly among bread slices. Divide carrot salad evenly over ricotta. Serve.
Ricotta Bruschetta with Carrot and Olive Salad
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Steve Klise.

Ricotta Bruschetta with Carrot and Olive Salad

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Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

¾ cup shredded carrot
½ cup pitted green olives, chopped coarse
½ cup very coarsely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces (½ cup) ricotta cheese
4 slices rustic bread, toasted

Ingredients

¾ cup shredded carrot
½ cup pitted green olives, chopped coarse
½ cup very coarsely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces (½ cup) ricotta cheese
4 slices rustic bread, toasted

Ingredients

¾ cup shredded carrot
½ cup pitted green olives, chopped coarse
½ cup very coarsely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces (½ cup) ricotta cheese
4 slices rustic bread, toasted

Why This Recipe Works

Our Homemade Creamy Ricotta makes a great base for this flavorful snack/appetizer. To amplify the ricotta's tang, we dressed shredded carrots with a lemony dressing, and added briny olives for a sharp punch of flavor. 

Before You Begin

For the best results, use our Homemade Creamy Ricotta. Any type of pitted olives will work here. Shred the carrot on the large holes of a box grater. One large carrot should yield about ¾ cup shredded.

Instructions

  1. Combine carrot, olives, parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Divide ricotta evenly among bread slices. Divide carrot salad evenly over ricotta. Serve.

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