emony Ricotta Crostini with Tomato Caper Salad - Food & Drinks Recipes

Savor this quick and easy recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 slices of good quality Italian Country bread
• 1 package Ricotta cheese
• 1 Lemon
• Sea salt
• 2 ripe Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Capers (salt packed if possible)
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 Shallot
• 2 teaspoons White wine vinegar or Apple cider vinegar
• 6 teaspoons good quality Extra virgin Olive oil
• 6 Mint leaves

METHOD:

1. Cut tomatoes into 1 inch cubes
2. Slice shallot thinly
3. Chop oregano finely
4. Combine tomatoes, fresh oregano, shallot and capers in a bowl
5. Dress with olive oil, vinegar and touch of salt. Set aside
6. Zest entire lemon and mix the zest into ricotta cheese
7. Squeeze a little lemon juice (1/2 tsp teaspoon) into ricotta cheese
8. Season ricotta cheese with sea salt and black pepper
9. Toast bread slices
10. Cut garlic clove in half and rub sliced side onto each slice of toast
11. Spread ricotta cheese generously on each slice of toast
12. Top with tomato salad
13. Serve at once!