Thursday, January 13, 2011

Arugula, Tomato, and Chevre Salad

INGREDIENTS

12 ripe Roma tomatoes
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
110 g plain chevre
1 bunch fresh arugula, washed and trimmed

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Arrange cut side up on the baking sheet. Bake for 2 hours, until semi-dry. Cool.

Place remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside.

Use a melon baller or a spoon to shape the chevre into four balls or domes.

Make sure the arugula is very dry. Divide amongst four individual plates. Top each plate of arugula with six oven-dried tomato halves and drizzle with vinaigrette. Place one ball of chevre on each salad.

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