Herb and Ricotta Cheese Spread



Here is a great alternative to the same cheese spreads and dips.  It made with ricotta cheese and delicious fresh herbs.  I make this dip for entertaining, picnics, wine tasting and I even use it as a layer in my lasagna.  As a spread or dip, I'll use crudites, crackers or sliced baguette.  You can make it hours ahead of time and leave it in the refrigerator.  I like to serve a Savignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Rose or Sparking wine with it.  Cheers!

15 oz. Whole milk ricotta cheese

2 green onions chopped

2 Tbs. fresh dill chopped

2 Tbs. fresh chives chopped

1 Tbs. fresh parsley chopped

1/2  tsp. salt 

1/2 tsp. pepper


Drain ricotta cheese in a fine mesh sieve.  If you don't have a sieve, place several paper towels at the bottom of a bowl and pour ricotta on top of the towels.  Let cheese drain for 5 minutes.

Place drained ricotta into a mixing bowl and add, onions, dill, chives, parsley, salt and pepper.  Mix well.

Refrigerate until service.

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