Sungold Tomato and Melon Salad with Whipped Ricotta, Basil, and Black Pepper

Ingredients

• 4 sprigs basil
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Salt
• 12 ounces ricotta
• Best-quality olive oil
• 1 favorite melon, halved and seeds scooped out
• 1 basket Sungold or best-quality cherry tomatoes
• 2–4 scallions, all the white and most of the green parts, thinly sliced
• 3–4 radishes, thinly sliced
• Leaves to garnish (i.e. watercress, chervil or other)