Moist Ricotta Cheese Salad Tortilla Pizza
Moist Ricotta Cheese Salad Tortilla Pizza
An Elegant ‘Ricotta Cheese Salad Tortilla Pizza’ Made Without an Oven, Perfect for Home Parties
As the year-end approaches and parties become more frequent, you might be thinking about Western-style dishes for your gatherings! While dining out is great, many people enjoy hosting at home with close friends and their favorite wine. Today, I’ll share a recipe for a beautiful salad pizza made with simple ingredients, which is perfect as a delightful appetizer or a healthy meal. It’s a fantastic way to impress your guests without much fuss.
Pizza Ingredients- 1 Tortilla
- 2 leaves Lettuce
- 2 leaves Kale
- 2 leaves Red Chard
- 100g Ricotta Cheese
- Almond Slices, as needed
- 10g Dried Cranberries
- 20g Balsamic Glaze
Yogurt Dressing- 120g Plain Yogurt
- 30g Honey (or Oligosaccharide)
- 120g Plain Yogurt
- 30g Honey (or Oligosaccharide)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Lightly toast the tortilla in a dry, preheated pan over medium-low heat, flipping it once. Avoid toasting it until it becomes brittle, as it needs to be pliable enough to roll or wrap with vegetables. This step also helps eliminate any raw flour smell from the tortilla.
Step 2
Once toasted, place the tortilla on your serving plate. Using a pizza cutter or clean kitchen scissors, cut it into manageable portions. You’ll already see the makings of a beautiful dish at this stage.
Step 3
Cut the tortilla into 6 equal slices. This makes it easy for everyone to take a piece and presents beautifully.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the refreshing and creamy yogurt dressing. In a bowl, combine the plain yogurt and honey (or oligosaccharide), mixing well until smooth. Using honey helps maintain the yogurt’s creamy consistency without thinning it out. You can adjust the amount of honey to your preference, depending on the sweetness of your yogurt.
Step 5
Prepare your fresh salad greens. Using a variety of colorful vegetables will make your pizza visually appealing and delicious.
Step 6
Wash the lettuce, kale, and red chard thoroughly. Then, julienne them into thin strips – not too thick, as they need to be easily wrapped with the tortilla. If the vegetable pieces are too large, it will be difficult to eat. For a crispier texture, you can briefly soak the julienned vegetables in cold water.
Step 7
Have your crunchy almond slices and sweet-tart dried cranberries ready to sprinkle on top. These ingredients will add wonderful texture and flavor complexity to your pizza.
Step 8
Using a spoon or a piping bag, generously drizzle the prepared yogurt dressing over each piece of the toasted tortilla. A good amount of dressing will make the pizza more moist and flavorful.
Step 9
Arrange a layer of the julienned salad greens on top of the yogurt dressing. Drizzle a little more yogurt dressing over the greens. The freshness of the vegetables combined with the creamy dressing will awaken your appetite.
Step 10
Add another layer of salad greens, and then top that with more yogurt dressing. Building up the layers will make the pizza look even more abundant and appetizing.
Step 11
Now for the star ingredient: generously dollop the creamy ricotta cheese over the layers. Finish by drizzling balsamic glaze in a zigzag pattern over the cheese for an extra touch of tangy sweetness that complements the ricotta beautifully.
Step 12
Finally, sprinkle the prepared crunchy almond slices and dried cranberries over the top. Your beautiful and delicious Ricotta Cheese Salad Tortilla Pizza is complete! Serve it elegantly on your party table and enjoy.
