Herbed Tomato Tart

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: Southern Living - August 2011

Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 3/4 lb.)
• 1/2 pint assorted small tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 (8-oz.) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (4-oz.) package crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped assorted fresh herbs
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place tomatoes in a single layer on paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Roll 1 pastry sheet into a 14-inch square on a lightly floured surface; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut 4 (12 x 1-inch) strips from remaining pastry sheet, and place strips along outer edges of pastry square, forming a border. Reserve remaining pastry for another use.

3. Pierce pastry all over with fork and bake for 14 minutes or until browned.

4. Sprinkle pastry with mozzarella cheese and next 3 ingredients. Top with tomatoes in a single layer. Sprinkle tomatoes with herbs and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; drizzle with oil.

5. Bake for 14 or 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.