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Squash Blossom and Ricotta Salad

Squash blossoms a have a very delicate flavor. Mild greens, creamy cheese and a few herbs are all that is needed to highlight their best qualities.

Squash Blossom and Ricotta Salad 

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You may remove the stamens from the flowers before you make the salad if you like. Some people find them bitter, but they do not bother me. Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 head butter lettuce or other mild green leafed lettuce
  • 2 cup squash blossoms
  • 3 tablespoon toasted sunflower seeds
  • 2 large, ripe hass avocados
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, crumbled
  • a variety of summer herbs, minced

Directions

In a large serving bowl whisk together lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Add lettuce and squash blossoms, sun flower seeds and avocado slices until well coated. Using a small scoop or melon baller top the salad with ricotta balls. Garnish with a pinch of mixed herbs of your choice and serve.