SUPER-REFRESHING SUMMER TART: RICOTTA, CUCUMBER AND SMOKED SALMON
Main Dish
For a refreshing summer touch, try this beautiful tart with ricotta, cucumber and smoked salmon! It's the perfect combo for sunny days: the sweetness of ricotta, the freshness of cucumber and the delicate flavor of smoked salmon come together perfectly. Quick and easy to prepare, this tart is ideal for a light lunch or dinner with friends. It will add color and flavor to your meals ! :-)
Ingredients
Pastry:
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
- 1 tsp blond sesame seeds (+/-) (or other nuts) (optional)
Topping:
Toppings:
- 1 cucumber
- 3 oz smoked salmon
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (+/-) (or other nuts)
- 2 sprigs spring onions (+/-) (or other herbs)
Materials
- 1 pie dish (here 11 inches (28 cm) in diameter)
Preparation
Step 1:
Unroll the shortcrust pastry onto the upside-down pie dish. *We have greased the mould for safety. Brush a little melted butter over the top.
Step 2:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds or other nuts. *The addition of butter and nuts is optional. *You can prick the dough to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
Step 3:
Bake the pastry for 20 minutes at 390°F (200°C). Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
Step 4:
Meanwhile, prepare the garnish: Mix ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest and chopped chives. * Place the bowl in a cool place while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Step 5:
Cut the cucumber into thin slices.
Step 6:
Cut smoked salmon into strips.
Step 7:
Turn the baked shortcrust pastry out onto the serving dish and fill the tart base with the ricotta filling.
Step 8:
Arrange the cucumber slices on top.
Step 9:
Then add the rolled salmon strips in the remaining gaps.
Step 10:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds (or other nuts) and chopped chives (or other herbs). *You can also add lemon zest.
Step 11:
And now your extra-fresh tart is ready to eat!
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2025-03-17T23:15:02Z