Mediterranean Ricotta Board (Printable Format)
Creamy ricotta served with Mediterranean vegetables, olives, and herbs on a shareable 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 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 olive oil over the ricotta and vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped basil, fresh oregano or thyme, lemon zest, black pepper, and flaky sea salt.
05 - Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices or crostini for scooping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 20 minutes but looks like you spent all day planning it
- Everyone can customize their own perfect bite which makes it instant party magic
02 -
- Let the ricotta sit out for 20 minutes before serving so it's perfectly spreadable and creamy
- Toast your bread right before serving because warm bread makes everything taste better
03 -
- A balsamic glaze drizzle over everything takes this board from great to absolutely unforgettable
- Use small bowls on the board for olives or messy ingredients to keep everything looking neat