Sunday, September 29, 2019

Persian Chickpea Salad

Persian Chickpea Salad

2 15.5 oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 small red onion, diced
2 T Olive Oil
3 Garlic Cloves minced
1/2 t salt
ground pepper
1/2 c chopped cilantro
splash of lime juice

mix all ingredients in one bowl and serve

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Ina's Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbed Ricotta

This week my CSA distributed fresh tomatoes, including heirloom.

Ingredients

2 cups ricotta (I used a local brand)
2 scallions, minced, white and green parts
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pints assorted heirloom tomatoes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon good olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
Fleur de sel

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, scallions, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside for up to 30 minutes.

With a small serrated knife, cut the larger tomatoes in wedges through the stem and the smaller tomatoes in half through the stem. Place them in a medium bowl with the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.

When ready to serve, add the basil to the tomatoes and combine. Pile the ricotta in a large (12-inch) round shallow bowl or oval platter. Using a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes around the ricotta, discarding any liquid. Drizzle the tomatoes and ricotta with olive oil, sprinkle with the reserved basil and fleur de sel, and serve at room temperature.