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Mixed Berry and Ricotta Salad with Pecans Recipe

Mixed Berry and Ricotta Salad with Pecans recipe

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This is a yummy salad with sweet berries, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts. It has fresh strawberries and blueberries mixed with soft ricotta cheese and tasty pecans. It's easy to make for a snack or dessert!

Ingredients

1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup blueberries
1/2 lb green grapes, halved
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1
Wash and dry the strawberries, blueberries, and green grapes.
2
Hull and quarter the strawberries. Halve the green grapes.
3
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped pecans until they are fragrant and slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool.
4
In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5
To serve, divide the ricotta mixture into bowls.
6
Top the ricotta with an even mix of strawberries, blueberries, and grape halves.
7
Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the fruit and ricotta mixture.
8
Enjoy your berry and ricotta salad as a sweet treat!