Looking for a unique appetizer recipes? Be sure to add pickled strawberries over ricotta spread and drizzled honey to your menu. This delicious starter is loaded with flavor and can be served on your favorite bread or crackers.
Pickled Strawberries over Ricotta Spread & Drizzled Honey
Pickled Strawberry Ingredients:
• 1 pound of strawberries, halved
• 1.5 cups of white balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of kosher salt
• 2/3 cups of water
Ricotta Spread & Additional Ingredients:
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup of basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Wash strawberries, cut off stems and cut in half
- Place in a 1-quart heat proof jar
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, sugar, salt and water to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt
- Once dissolved, pour over strawberries
- Let cool, cover and chill in refrigerator
- While strawberries are chilling, prepare spread
- Place ricotta cheese in small bowl
- Wash basil and pat dry with paper towel
- Using scissors or a knife cut basil into small pieces and add to ricotta cheese
- Add salt if desired
- Spread over favorite bread or cracker, drizzle with honey
Nutritional Information for Entire Recipe:
Calories: 994
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 11g
Sodium: 340mg
Fiber: 16g
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