Caramelized Tomato Salad With San Simón Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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 Simon cheese,* cut into 1/3-inch cubes
    8 green onions, thinly sliced
    Fresh chervil sprigs (for garnish)
    16 toasted baguette slices
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 275\u00b0F. 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:
    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.

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