Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive & basil salad

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive & basil salad
50 min.
6
395kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying dish that's both gluten-free and bursting with fresh flavors? Look no further than this Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive, and basil salad! This dish combines the creamy richness of baked ricotta with the vibrant taste of a Mediterranean-inspired salad, making it the perfect choice for lunch or dinner. Whether you're hosting friends or simply treating yourself to a flavorful meal, this dish is sure to impress.

The creamy ricotta, blended with eggs and a generous amount of parmesan, creates a smooth, golden crust when baked, adding a savory depth to each bite. The salad, featuring juicy tomatoes, black olives, and fragrant basil, is dressed with a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, making every bite a refreshing contrast to the rich ricotta. With the added touch of a little sugar to balance the flavors, this dish brings together the perfect mix of savory, sweet, and tangy.

Not only is this dish a crowd-pleaser, but it’s also simple to prepare, requiring only 50 minutes from start to finish. So whether you're preparing it for a special occasion or simply a wholesome weeknight dinner, this Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive, and basil salad will become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 750 ricotta cheese 
  •  eggs 
  • 100 parmesan finely grated (or vegetarian alternative)
  • large tomatoes good
  • handful olives black
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tbsp olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tbsp red wine vinegar 
  • 0.3 tsp sugar 
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • small bunch basil 

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Beat the ricotta and eggs together, fold in most of the Parmesan, then season to taste. Line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with parchment, then scoop the ricotta into the tin. Level the top, scatter with the remaining cheese, then bake for 35 mins or until set and golden.
  3. Let cool, then turn it out. You can do this a day ahead.
  4. Slice the tomatoes fairly thickly, then very roughly chop the olives.
  5. Whisk the olive oils, vinegar, sugar, garlic, olives and seasoning together. Just before you serve, roughly chop a few of the basil leaves and stir most into the dressing.
  6. To serve, slice the ricotta and put onto plates. Toss the tomatoes with most of the basil and a little dressing.
  7. Serve alongside the ricotta, drizzle dressing over and scatter with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories395kcal
Protein23.17%
Fat67.12%
Carbs9.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.68
Glycemic Load
2.59
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.618260901907%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.83mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:394.56kcal
19.73%
Fat:29.69g
45.68%
Saturated Fat:14.63g
91.45%
Carbohydrates:9.67g
3.22%
Net Carbohydrates:8.07g
2.94%
Sugar:3.92g
4.35%
Cholesterol:129.64mg
43.21%
Sodium:451.37mg
19.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.06g
46.12%
Calcium:481.65mg
48.16%
Selenium:26.48µg
37.83%
Phosphorus:373.17mg
37.32%
Vitamin A:1859.8IU
37.2%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23%
Vitamin C:17.03mg
20.64%
Vitamin K:21.09µg
20.09%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.48%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.2%
Potassium:462.76mg
13.22%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.59%
Folate:42.28µg
10.57%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.01%
Magnesium:37.63mg
9.41%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.9%
Iron:1.31mg
7.3%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.81%
Fiber:1.6g
6.39%
Copper:0.12mg
6.23%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.04%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.65%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.18%