Swiss Cheese Crisp with Mixed Greens
- 1 pound plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives
- 6 assorted salad greens
- Preheat the broiler.
- Set the tomatoes, cut side down, on a nonstick baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tomato skins and broil for another 2 minutes, or until just browned.
- Turn cut side up and broil for about 4 minutes, or until blackened.
- Transfer the tomatoes with any pan juices to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the shallots, balsamic vinegar and mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- In a small bowl, toss the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle in an even layer in a large nonstick skillet to form an 8-inch disk.
- Cook over moderate heat, spooning off the fat, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Using a spatula, carefully lift the crisp onto a paper towel-lined cookie sheet and blot dry.
- Stir the chives into the dressing.
- Toss the greens with 6 tablespoons of the dressing; reserve the remaining dressing for another salad.
- Arrange the salad on 4 plates and crumble the cheese crisp on top.
tomatoes, shallots, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh chives, salad greens
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/swiss-cheese-crisp-with-mixed-greens (may not work)