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Squash Blossom and Ricotta Salad

Squash Blossom and Ricotta Salad
By jgreghenry Published July 11, 2010

Description

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.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Yield:1 ()

Ingredients:

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

Summary

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Source

Adapted from Sunset Magazine

Prep time5 minutes
RecipeFirst Courses Quick and Easy Salad Summer
Ingredientssunflower seeds squash blossoms ricotta mustard lettuce lemon juice avocado

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.

Notes:

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

Source:

Adapted from Sunset Magazine