Smoked Salmon, Arugula and Goat Cheese Tart
- Unsalted butter, for greasing the tart pan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled
- 2 tablespoons ice water, plus more as needed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium leek, pale green and white part only, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 6 cups baby arugula leaves (6 ounces)
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 ounces smoked salmon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Special equipment: a 9-inch diameter tart pan with a removable base
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Liberally butter a 9-inch tart pan with a removable base.
- For the crust: In a food processor, combine the flours, parsley, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Pulse to combine.
- Add the butter and pulse until the mixture forms a coarse meal.
- With the motor running, gradually add the ice water and process until the mixture forms a ball.
- Form the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 10-inch round.
- Place the dough in the prepared pan and trim any excess dough from the top of the pan.
- Using a fork, prick the dough all over and bake for 12 minutes.
- Let the crust cool for 15 minutes.
- For the filling: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the arugula and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Spoon the leek mixture over the crust.
- Sprinkle the goat cheese and smoked salmon on top.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake until the filling has set and the cheese begins to brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then remove the sides and base of the tart pan.
- Cut the tart into wedges.
- Serve warm or chilled.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/smoked-salmon-arugula-and-goat-cheese-tart-recipe.html (may not work)