The goat ricotta mixes with the vegetables and greens as you eat, adding a nice tang and a satisfying richness. This recipes serves 2 but could easily be scaled up to serve more. We ate this as a main, with some biscuits to round out the meal, but this would be a great side dish with a steak or a lamb chop.
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Cherry Spinach Salad with Basil Vin
The cherries in this salad provide a bold and delicious burst of flavor. Like most salads loaded with goodies, everything will sink to the bottom. This is especially true for this salad as the cherries are heavy. Make sure you are getting plenty of the good stuff in each portion when serving.
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Summer Spinach Salad with Hummus
This salad is a great way to use up some of that summer garden produce. I used lemon cucumbers because that’s what I had from my garden, but any cucumber variety will work nicely. Spinach bunches can vary quite a bit in size, so make adjustments if what you have seems like too much or not enough.
You can use store-bought hummus, but if you have time to make your own, it’s worth the extra effort. This salad is especially good with warm hummus spooned over the top. The hummus acts as a type of dressing and helps the salad feel more substantial.
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