Crumble the ricotta or feta cheese in a bowl. Add the basil, mint, chives, oregano and thyme and mix together until all herbs are on the outside of the cheese. Set aside.
Place the tomato slices on a serving platter, overlapping slightly. Scatter the cherry tomatoes on top. Season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Scatter the cheese over the tomatoes and pour on the dressing. Scatter herb sprigs for garnish. Serve chilled.
About Tomato Herbed Ricotta Salad
A perfect summertime salad when tomatoes are at their peak. The fresher the spices the more zing you will get from each savory bite. Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
Directions
Crumble the ricotta or feta cheese in a bowl. Add the basil, mint, chives, oregano and thyme and mix together until all herbs are on the outside of the cheese. Set aside.
Place the tomato slices on a serving platter, overlapping slightly. Scatter the cherry tomatoes on top. Season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Scatter the cheese over the tomatoes and pour on the dressing. Scatter herb sprigs for garnish. Serve chilled.