Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese
A sophisticated salad featuring a mix of caramelized and fresh cherry tomatoes, paired with smoky San Simón cheese and served on toasted baguette slices. The tomatoes are slowly roasted in olive oil with thyme until tender and sweet, creating a luxurious combination of flavors.
Ingredients
- •2 cups olive oil
- •1¾ pounds cherry tomatoes
- •½ cup sugar
- •2 sprigs fresh thyme
- •⅓ cup Sherry wine vinegar
- •8 ounces San Simón cheese
- •8 whole green onions
- •1 bunch fresh chervil
- •16 slices baguette
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
150 min
- 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.
10 min
- 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.
10 min
- 4.
San Simón_cheese, a smoked cheese shaped like a bell, is sold at natural foods stores, specialty foods stores, and latienda. com. Smoked Gouda can be substituted.
