Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This salad is a mix of fresh and caramelized cherry tomatoes and cubes of smoky San Simón cheese. Ingredients:
2 cups olive oil |
1 3/4 pounds cherry tomatoes, divided |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 large fresh thyme sprigs |
1/3 cup sherry wine vinegar |
8 ounces san simón cheese,* cut into 1/3-inch cubes |
8 green onions, thinly sliced |
fresh chervil sprigs (for garnish) |
16 toasted baguette slices |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Place oil, 3/4 pound tomatoes, sugar, and thyme in 8 x 8 x 2-inch metal baking dish. Roast until tomatoes are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Cool caramelized tomatoes in oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
2. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to large bowl. Transfer 1 cup oil from tomatoes to medium bowl (reserve any remaining oil for another use). Add vinegar to oil in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
3. Add 1 pound fresh tomatoes, cheese, and dressing to bowl with caramelized tomatoes; toss gently. Top with green onions and chervil. Serve with toasts.
4. * San Simóncheese, a smoked cheese shaped like a bell, is sold at natural foods stores, specialty foods stores, and latienda. com. Smoked Gouda can be substituted.
5. Per serving: 511.4 kcal calories, 66.1% calories from fat, 37.5 g fat, 9.8 g saturated fat, 22.4 mg cholesterol, 34.5 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g dietary fiber, 18.7 g total sugars, 31.8 g net carbohydrates, 9.2 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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