Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese

Ingredients for Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese

• 475ml olive oil

• 800g cherry tomatoes, divided

• 100g sugar

• 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

Preheat 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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