CARAMELIZED TOMATO SALAD WITH SAN SIMóN CHEESE

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Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese image

Provided by José Andrés

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Roast     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Summer     Family Reunion     Potluck     Green Onion/Scallion     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add 1 pound fresh tomatoes, cheese, and dressing to bowl with caramelized tomatoes; toss gently. Top with green onions and chervil. Serve with toasts.
  • 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._

Tshiamo Mpofu
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This salad is a must-try for any tomato lover. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory.


Nasier Khan
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I'm always looking for new ways to use tomatoes, and this salad is a great option. It's simple to make and it's always a hit.


assabit mojumder
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This salad is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal tomatoes.


Pawan Gaha
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet tomatoes, tangy cheese, and crispy shallots are a perfect match.


Vivian Rayner
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer salad.


Jennifer Valenzuela
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy side dish.


Siam Alam
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and the crispy shallots.


Rais sufyan
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Asim Shehzad
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Alasandra
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I'm not usually a fan of tomatoes, but this salad changed my mind. The caramelized tomatoes were so sweet and delicious.


Lois Isimhanze
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a bunch of tomatoes that were about to go bad, and this salad was the perfect way to use them up.


Christopher Catlin
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The tomatoes in this salad were so juicy and flavorful. I loved the contrast between the caramelized tomatoes and the fresh mozzarella.


Wanga Marquele
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This caramelized tomato salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of sweet tomatoes, tangy cheese, and crispy shallots was irresistible. I'll definitely be making this again!