Description
Irresistible ricotta dip with Sicilian olives and toasted almonds brings Mediterranean charm to your table. Creamy, tangy, and nutty flavors dance together, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sicilian olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine ricotta cheese in a mixing vessel, folding in finely chopped Sicilian olives and toasted almonds with precision.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil across the mixture, gently incorporating lemon zest to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Delicately sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to create a balanced flavor palette.
- Transfer the creamy dip to a serving platter, allowing the ingredients to meld for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Arrange an assortment of crisp crackers, rustic bread slices, and vibrant raw vegetable sticks alongside the dip for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Soften ricotta at room temperature for a smoother, creamier texture that blends more easily with other ingredients.
- Toast almonds quickly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more intense, aromatic crunch before chopping.
- For a dairy-free version, swap ricotta with cashew-based cheese or silken tofu to maintain a similar creamy consistency.
- Balance the saltiness of Sicilian olives by adding a touch of honey or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a sweet-savory contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg