February 21, 2022

Healthy Recipe: Pickled Strawberries over Ricotta Spread & Drizzled Honey

By Do It Better Wellness

Limited - IBX Recipes - Strawberry Ricotta

TOM D'INTINO/for PhillyVoice

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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