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Olives and Mozzarella over Whipped Pesto Ricotta

Bring a burst of Mediterranean flavor to your table with this easy yet elegant dish from @healthyishfoods. Creamy whipped ricotta is blended with vibrant basil pesto for a luscious base, then topped with juicy marinated olives and silky mozzarella balls. Each bite is a delightful mix of rich, tangy, and herbaceous notes—perfect for sharing as an appetizer, spreading on crusty bread, or enjoying as a light snack. Simple, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Olives and Mozzarella over Whipped Pesto Ricotta is sure to impress friends and family alike!

  • Prep Time

    20min

  • Cook Time

    N/A

  • Total time

    20min

  • Serving Size

    8

  • Recipe Category Antipasti and Appetizers

  • recipe cuisine Italian

  • recipe level simple

recipe by: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Ingredients

  • 1 (5.3-ounce) jar DeLallo Castelvetrano Olives
  • ½ cup mozzarella pearls
  • 2 tablespoons DeLallo Castelvetrano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Juice from ½ a ripe lemon, about 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch red pepper flakes, to season
  • Pinch kosher salt, to season
  • Few turns cracked black pepper, to season
  • 2-3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped small
  • ¾ cup whole milk ricotta, strain if watery
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 0%
  • DeLallo Pesto
  • 2-3 tablespoons Marcona almonds, roughly chopped

Directions

  • Drain all liquid from the pitted olives. Add them to a mixing bowl with the mozzarella pearls, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, cracked black pepper and chopped Italian parsley. Toss to combine.
  • Use a cheesecloth to strain your whole milk ricotta cheese. Add it to a food processor along with the Delallo simply pesto and Greek yogurt. Buzz until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the whipped ricotta in a serving bowl. Spoon on the marinated olives and cheese mixture. Top with chopped Marcona almonds. Serve and enjoy!

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Olives and Mozzarella over Whipped Pesto Ricotta

Bring a burst of Mediterranean flavor to your table with this easy yet elegant dish from @healthyishfoods. Creamy whipped ricotta is blended with vibrant basil pesto for a luscious base, then topped with juicy marinated olives and silky mozzarella balls. Each bite is a delightful mix of rich, tangy, and herbaceous notes—perfect for sharing as an appetizer, spreading on crusty bread, or enjoying as a light snack. Simple, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Olives and Mozzarella over Whipped Pesto Ricotta is sure to impress friends and family alike!