Lemon Ricotta Dip
This fresh and tasty Lemon Ricotta Dip would go great with crusty bread, fresh vegetables or spread on a sandwich. A perfect dip for Spring using minimal ingredients and put together in 10 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of half a lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl combine the ricotta cheese, cream, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic salt and fresh chopped mint. Whisk really well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and give another quick stir. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra fresh mint, lemon zest and olive oil if desired. Serve with fresh vegetables and crackers.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Ricotta Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 131
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 133mg6%
Potassium 53mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0.02g0%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 258IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.