Mediterranean Ricotta Toast

This Mediterranean Ricotta Toast has spicy whipped ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s creamy, light & refreshing.

This Mediterranean Ricotta Toast is the kind of snack that feels fancy but comes together in minutes. The creamy ricotta gets a bright lift from fresh lemon and a little heat from chili crisp, making the base both rich and exciting. Spread over a thick slice of toasted bread, it creates the perfect canvas for bold toppings. It’s the kind of toast that works for breakfast, lunch, or even as a starter with drinks.

On top, a mix of Castelvetrano olives, briny capers, and chewy sun-dried tomatoes gets tossed with olive oil, white balsamic, and a sprinkle of za’atar. The combination is tangy, savory, and herby, adding big Mediterranean flavor with every bite. The contrast of creamy, spicy ricotta with this vibrant topping makes each slice layered, complex, and totally irresistible. This toast is easy to make but tastes like something straight out of a wine bar menu.

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Mediterranean Ricotta Toast

This Mediterranean Ricotta Toast has spicy whipped ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and capers. It's creamy, light & refreshing.

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Ingredients

Serves 2 toasts

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• ▢ 2 slices of sourdough bread

Whipped ricotta:

• ▢ 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• ▢ 1 tsp Calabrian chili crisp or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes
• ▢ 1 lemon wedge
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ Sea salt
• ▢ Pepper

Pickly mix:

• ▢ 3/4 cup castelvetrano olives
• ▢ 1 tbsp capers
• ▢ 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• ▢ 1 tsp zaatar
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 tsp white or regular balsamic glaze

Instructions 

• Make the whipped ricotta: In a food processor, ricotta, lemon, chili crisp, olive oil, salt and pepper and blend until combined.
• Make pickly mix: Combine olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, zaatar, olive oil and balsamic glaze in a bowl. Season to taste.
• Toast bread and spread whipped ricotta overtop. Add pickly mix and another squeeze of lemon (optional). Slice and enjoy!

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Notes

Make ahead & Storage: The pickly mix and the ricotta can be made ahead of time and stored separately in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

Note: This would also be delicious turned into an appetizer and served on small crostini toasts.