Apricot and Ricotta Salad with Grapefruit Balsamic
Green Olive Company
Serves 4
20 minutes
This salad combines the flavors of sweet, creamy, and peppery all in one. Using the combination of Grapefruit Balsamic and Lemon Olive Oil gives it a fresh ingot tangy flavor.

Ingredients
1/4 Cup fresh ricotta
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 Tablespoon Grapefruit Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons Lemon Olive Oil, plus a drizzle for ricotta mix
- 2 Tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
- 3 Cups arugula or your favorite mixed greens
- 3 medium apricots, cut into quarters
- Salted pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine ricotta, a drizzle of olive oil, zest, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- In another bowl combine vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk olive oil into Vinegar mix until combined.
- Place greens, apricots, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl with about half of the prepared dressing. Toss gently and season to taste, add more dressing if needed.
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- Portion out salad mix and top with ricotta mixture.

