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Ricotta with Strawberries, Balsamic, and Basil

Sweet with a bit of savory, this is an easy and delicious dessert that comes together fast and requires no cooking.
Course Dessert, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword dairy-free, dessert, easy, egg-free, fast, nightshade-free, no-bake, no-cook, nut-free, salad, strawberry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 261kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

"Ricotta"

  • 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds or macadamias, cashews, or sunflower seeds (though sunflower seeds have a stronger taste)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk more as needed, or water

Salad

  • 1/4 cup basil cut into fine strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons good quality balsamic
  • 1/2 cup strawberries halved
  • pepper fresh ground
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Blend the ricotta ingredients in a food processor until a smooth and creamy “ricotta” forms. Taste and adjust with more salt and lemon juice, if desired.
  • Arrange dabs of ricotta on a serving platter, scatter strawberries and basil then season with salt and pepper. Finally, drizzle balsamic on top before serving.

Notes

If you are not avoiding dairy, make this nut-free with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
Nutrition with dairy-based ricotta and balsamic: Calories: 119 cal, Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 8g, Protein: 7g

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg