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Charred Bread with Ricotta and Cherry Salsa

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Peden + Munk

This cherry salsa recipe is also delicious as a condiment for grilled or roast pork or pulsed in a food processor to make a vinaigrette for a salad of tender greens.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

3

spring onions, preferably red, white/red and green parts separated, thinly sliced on a steep diagonal

5

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

12

ounces fresh cherries (about 2¼ cups), pitted, cut into ⅓-inch-thick slivers

½

cup olive oil, plus more for brushing

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1

baguette, sliced in half lengthwise

12

ounces whole-milk fresh ricotta

Flaky sea salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss white/red parts of spring onions and lemon juice in a medium bowl to coat and let sit 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add spring onion greens, cherries, and ½ cup oil to bowl and toss gently again to incorporate; season cherry salsa with kosher salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Prepare a grill for medium-low heat. Brush cut sides of baguette with oil. Grill, cut sides down, until bread is toasted and golden brown, about 3 minutes.

    Step 4

    Let toasts cool for a minute, then spread generous amounts of ricotta over both pieces. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Cut each half on a diagonal into 6 pieces. Arrange on a platter and, using a slotted spoon, top with cherry salsa.

    Step 5

    Do Ahead: Cherry salsa can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 360
Fat (g) 19
Saturated Fat (g) 5
Cholesterol (mg) 20
Carbohydrates (g) 38
Dietary Fiber (g) 3
Total Sugars (g) 5
Protein (g) 11
Sodium (mg) 360
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  • This was meh. Oily. Fresh ricotta is a strong enough and sweet enough flavor that this just didn’t do much for me or any of the others around the table. I think it’s the cherry salsa that just really didn’t do it for any of us. Meh

    • A cook from Buffalo

    • Buffalo, NY

    • 9/15/2023

  • Didn’t say when/if to add the onion & lemon mix!

    • Anonymous

    • 7/2/2023

  • Refreshing summer treat! I made this to go with a soup, and paired great (so my husband could fill up that hollow leg of his). I might try this with a shallot instead next time, since the pungency of green onions isn't my favorite. Since I was juicing the lemon, I zested it into the salsa while I was at it. I also didn't have time to BBQ the bread, so I put it under the broiler for a minute. Cherries have been in season for longer than usual, so this was a great way to use them!

    • Anonymous

    • CA

    • 7/23/2018