Lunchbox with Herbed Ricotta
plus Sourdough, Cucumber, Mandarins, Grapes, Nuts & Seeds
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
The mid-day meal becomes a laissez-faire lunch with our nibble-board approach. Lush, herby ricotta is served up with toasty sourdough and crispy-cool cukes for dipping and dunking. Or, layer the toasts with the spread and layer on the cukes and a sprinkle of walnuts, pepitas and sunflower seeds. Sweet grapes and juicy Mandarins on the side add bursts of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
2 slice
Sourdough Bread
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
¼ ounce
Dill
¼ ounce
Chives
1 unit
Lemon
1 unit
Super Select Cucumber
4 ounce
Ricotta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
4 tablespoon
Crème Fraîche
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
½ ounce
Sunflower Seeds
½ ounce
Cashews
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
½ ounce
Pepitas
2 unit
Mandarin Orange
2.25 ounce
Red Grapes
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. Stack dill on top of chives; mince half the herbs (all for 4 servings). Quarter lemon. Toast sourdough until golden; halve on a diagonal. Thinly slice cucumber into rounds.
• In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, crème fraîche, minced herbs, half the garlic powder, juice from one lemon wedge, 1 TBSP olive oil, a big pinch of salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, use all the garlic powder, juice from two lemon wedges, and 2 TBSP olive oil.) TIP: If you like a little extra tang, add another squeeze of lemon juice.
• In a small bowl, combine sunflower seeds, cashews, and pepitas.
• In separate sections, divide herbed ricotta, nut and seed mixture, grapes, and mandarins (peel mandarins and divide into segments just before serving) between plates. Serve with toasts and cucumber on the side for dipping. TIP: We like to make toasts topped with herbed ricotta, cucumber, and nut and seed mixture!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: The herbed ricotta with dill and chives is delicious, especially when paired with toasted sourdough 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Very easy to make and prepare, offering a quick and interesting alternative to sandwiches.
- Suggestions: Try making toasts topped with herbed ricotta, cucumber slices, and the nut and seed mixture.
- Portions: Some found it not very filling; consider adding extra protein or grains for a heartier meal.
Reviews from our home cooks
This meal was easy to prepare and really healthy! I enjoyed how many different healthy options there were in one meal. A great midday meal!
The herbed ricotta cheese mix was delicious with the toasted bread. It was a very nice lunch and helped with ideas for charcuterie.
Loved this recipe! Makes for a great lunch or snack. The dill and chives with the ricotta and creme fraiche is delicious!
Interesting and healthy option for lunch that isn't a sandwich. Very easy to make.
Not very filling - way too much dip and the portion size kind of sucked.
