Description
A creamy, flavorful dip made with ricotta cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for gatherings and appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil, chives, or parsley), chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: ricotta, olive oil, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and olive oil. Whip until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with extra herbs or red pepper flakes.
- Chill for 30 minutes or serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
Notes
For added creaminess, allow ricotta to come to room temperature before mixing. Experiment with different herbs for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ricotta dip, appetizer, easy dip, party food, Italian cuisine