Caramelized Tomato Salad with San Simón Cheese

Preparation 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._ 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

Preparation 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._ 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