Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Vinaigrette - a simple salad with gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes and drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette and a dollop of herbed ricotta takes this salad over the top!

1/3 cup ricotta cheese

2 basil leaves chopped finely

1 tsp fresh oregano chopped finely

1 tsp fresh thyme chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

1 lb heirloom tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch slices

1/2 English cucumber sliced

6 radishes sliced

1 serrano pepper chopped

1/2 red onion sliced

1/4 cup basil leaves chopped

1 tbsp oregano leaves

In a small bowl combine the ricotta cheese with the basil, fresh oregano and thyme. Set aside.
In another small bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
Arrange the tomato slices, cucumber, radishes and onion on a large platter then drizzle with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper if needed, then top with serrano peppers and dollop ricotta mixture evenly over the tomato slices.
Garnish with fresh basil and oregano.
Serve immediately.