Mediterranean Ricotta Board (Printable Version)
Creamy ricotta topped with fresh vegetables, olives, and herbs on a beautiful sharing 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 Make It:
01 - Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over a large serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls with the back of a spoon for visual appeal.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, roasted red peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, and red onion around and over the ricotta in organized sections or an attractive decorative pattern.
03 - Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil generously over both 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 finish.
05 - Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices or crostini for scooping and spreading.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It looks impressive but takes literally zero cooking, just arranging beautiful things on a board
- Everyone can customize their own perfect bite, which makes it the ultimate crowd pleaser
02 -
- Room temperature ricotta spreads much more easily than cold, so take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you start assembling
- This board needs to be served immediately after assembling, otherwise the vegetables start to release water and everything gets sad and soggy
03 -
- Use the widest board you own, even a cutting board works beautifully if it looks clean and presentable
- Try drizzling honey over a small section of ricotta for guests with a sweet tooth