Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip

Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip is an easy appetizer recipe that is fresh, light, and perfect for summer parties!

I don’t know about you but there is something about putting on a bathing suit for the first time at the beginning of summer that gives me a that little reminder I need to lay off the junk and make some healthier choices when it comes to my snacking habits. Of course it’s also cookout season and you guys know how much I love a good BBQ! My trick for eating better without missing out on all of the fun is to make something super delicious that also happens to be lighter than the usual pasta salad and potato chip options.

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My Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip is super simple to make too. It’s just a few simple, fresh ingredients, part-skim ricotta cheese, goat cheese (my favorite!!), rosemary, salt, and pepper thrown into a food processor and blended until it is smooth and light. If you’re not as big of a goat cheese fan as I am feel free to substitute low fat cream cheese. Once it is all whipped together it goes into a bowl and I pile on fresh cherry tomatoes and some fresh basil then finish it all off with a drizzle of olive oil.

I always serve my Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip with Harvest Stone crackers. Harvest Stone uses organic whole grains and seeds such as brown rice, flax, chickpea, and quinoa to make their difference varieties of crackers and they are USDA organic, certified gluten-free and non-GMO. They are a great choice for snacking you can feel good about without compromising on taste. All of my gluten-free friends really appreciate having a delicious gluten-free option at parties too!

Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip is light, summery, and served cold which makes it perfect for taking to parties. Not to mention it’s totally irresistible. Once party guests grabs a Harvest Stone cracker and scoops up some of that creamy ricotta-goat cheese dip with the fresh tomatoes and olive oil they keep coming back for more!

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip

This Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip blends ricotta and goat cheese with fresh summer tomatoes for a light appetizer recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients

• 16 oz Ricotta Cheese
• 8 oz Goat cheese, , softened
• 2 tsp Rosemary, , finely chopped
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ⅛ tsp Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 c Cherry Tomatoes, , cut into quarters
• 5 Basil leaves, , thinly sliced

Instructions

• In a food processor combine ricotta cheese, goat cheese, rosemary, salt and pepper. 
• Blend until fully combined and smooth.
• Scoop cheese mixture into a serving bowl and top with chopped tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Serve with Harvest Stone Crackers.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz, Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 169mg, Potassium: 66mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1250IU, Vitamin C: 11.6mg, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.

Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Course: Appetizer

If you’re looking for more wholesome snack options make sure you check out Harvest Stone Crispy Mix. The Cheese variety is my personal favorite!