Zucchine Carpaccio with Ricotta Cheese

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This beautiful side dish looks complicated but is very easy to assemble. Buy high-quality fresh ricotta.

Ingredients

• 5 medium zucchini, trimmed
• Coarse kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 2/3 C Ricotta Cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Using knife or V-slicer, cut zucchini into paper-thin rounds.

Arrange rounds, slightly overlapping, on large platter. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt and pepper, then green onions.

Whisk lemon juice and oil in small bowl. Drizzle dressing evenly over zucchini.

Drop small spoonfuls of cheese all over zucchini. Sprinkle with basil and serve.