Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese
Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 28. Jan. 2026
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This elegant vegetarian starter or light lunch celebrates the deep, rich flavours achieved through slow-roasting. By gently confiting cherry tomatoes in olive oil, sugar and thyme, they transform into intensely sweet gems that provide a striking contrast to the fresh, acidic bite of raw tomatoes. The addition of San Simón, a Spanish cow’s milk cheese with a subtly smoky profile, brings a creamy complexity that elevates this salad into something truly special.
Perfect for a sophisticated weekend brunch or as part of a summer sharing spread, this dish is as practical as it is delicious. You can prepare the caramelised tomatoes up to two days in advance, allowing the flavours to develop beautifully. Serve it at room temperature with plenty of crisp baguette toasts to soak up the fragrant sherry vinegar dressing.
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Ingredients for Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese
475ml olive oil
800g cherry tomatoes, divided
100g Zucker
2 large fresh thyme sprigs
80ml Sherry wine vinegar
230g San Simón cheese,* cut into 1/3-inch cubes
8 spring onions, thinly sliced
Fresh chervil sprigs (for garnish)
16 toasted baguette slices
How to make Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese
Back to contentsPreheat oven to 135°C. Place oil, 350g 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 240ml 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 450g fresh tomatoes, cheese, and dressing to bowl with caramelized tomatoes; toss gently. Top with spring 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._
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28. Jan. 2026 | Originally published
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