MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA

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This recipe for marinated cucumber salad with ricotta salata comes from "Scott Conant's New Italian Cooking." It makes for a delicious summer side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
12 whole basil leaves, torn
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Coarse salt
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Fresh ground black pepper
2 cups mixed baby greens, washed and dried
1/2 cup grated ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar, basil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerated, for up to 3 hours.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large bowl and pour over enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves; toss until well combined.
  • Divide cucumbers evenly between 4 plates. Top with greens and sprinkle with cheese.

Md zewel Rana
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish.


TJ Ssemakookiro Sadamu
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I'm always looking for new ways to use ricotta salata. This salad is a great option.


Jarad Allen
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Diamond Odom
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


King Op
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This salad is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a snack.


Nasubuga Margret
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Wisdom Achebe
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This salad is the perfect way to use up extra cucumbers from the garden.


Robert Kiser
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I'm not a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Gane Khan
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Rebecca Ojewunmi
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I love the combination of cucumbers and ricotta salata in this salad. It's so unique and delicious.


Micko lite
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This salad is the perfect side dish for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Joseph Agbessi
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I'm always looking for new cucumber salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Malak Mourad
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This salad was so easy to make and it was so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Pierre Dymen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The cucumbers were crisp and the ricotta salata was creamy and tangy. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs.


ANNA YOSEPH
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This salad was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Erebus Condon
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of cucumbers, ricotta salata, and fresh herbs was perfect. The salad was light and refreshing, and it was the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Michael Abram
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a mandoline to slice the cucumbers, which made them nice and thin. The ricotta salata was a great addition, and I loved the pop of color from the fresh herbs. I will definitely be making this


S.Hateeja Hateeja
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This marinated cucumber salad with ricotta salata was a refreshing and delicious side dish. The cucumbers were crisp and flavorful, and the ricotta salata added a creamy and tangy touch. I loved the addition of the fresh dill and mint, which really b