Ricotta And Pine Nut Salad

Name: Ricotta And Pine Nut Salad
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups ricotta; 1/3 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves, more for garnish; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup pine nuts; 8 to 10 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad leaves; 2 heads Belgian endive, torn into pieces; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Paprika

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Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 9

Author : Nigella Lawson

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2 cups ricotta1/3 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves, more for garnishSalt and freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup pine nuts8 to 10 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad leaves2 heads Belgian endive, torn into pieces2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilPaprika

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Instructions

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Step 1

Place ricotta in a mixing bowl and break up with a fork. Tear basil leaves into pieces, and toss with ricotta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Place a small dry skillet over medium heat, and add pine nuts. Stir constantly until nuts are darkly golden. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Arrange salad leaves on a large platter and sprinkle with Belgian endive. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle mixture over salad greens, and toss. Spread pine nuts evenly over greens.

Step 4

Drop small mounds of ricotta mixture onto greens. Dust ricotta with paprika, and garnish platter with basil leaves. Serve.