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Tomato Tatin with Salad

Tomato tatin with salad is a savory upside down tart for 4, ready in 55 minutes, medium difficulty, for €2.10 per person. Cherry tomatoes slow roast over caramelized onions under golden puff pastry. The key to success is a deep brown onion caramel and flipping the tart while it's still warm, not cold.

A tatin, but savory, with slow roasted tomatoes and caramelized onions under puff pastry, served with a salad on the side.

Tomato Tatin with Salad
Total time
55 min
Difficulty
Medium
Cost per person
€2.10
Calories per person
430 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer

This is a tarte tatin that switches sides, sweet in technique, savory on the plate. Cherry tomatoes slowly soften over a bed of caramelized onions, while puff pastry soaks up the juices as it bakes golden on top. Once flipped, the glossy tomatoes and onion caramel rise to the surface, and the salad on the side brings the freshness the tart would otherwise lack.

This is a summer recipe, best made when cherry tomatoes are sweet and full of sun. It takes a bit more attention than a classic tart, mostly because of the caramel and the flip, so it suits a dinner where you have a little time, or a meatless dish for guests. Kids who like roasted tomatoes tend to enjoy it too, as long as they're fine with soft onions.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Puff pastry 1
  • Butter 30 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Cherry tomatoes 600 g
  • Onions 2
  • Thyme 3 sprigs
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Sugaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Balsamic vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Vinaigretteoften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the sliced onions in the butter with the sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper until soft. 10 min

    Let them caramelize without stirring, you want a deep brown caramel.

  2. Spread this onion caramel over the bottom of a buttered tart pan, then pack the tomatoes in tightly, rounded side down.

    Pack them in tightly, they shrink as they cook.

  3. Sprinkle with thyme and cover with the pastry, tucking the edges down into the pan.

    Prick the pastry with a fork so steam can escape.

  4. Bake at 190°C until the pastry is nicely golden. 30 min

    Set the pan on a baking sheet, a little juice might bubble over.

  5. Let it cool for five minutes, flip onto a plate, and serve with the dressed salad. 5 min

    Run a knife blade around the edge of the pan before flipping.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick firm, evenly sized cherry tomatoes, they cook more evenly and hold their shape when sliced.
  • Blot the tomatoes on paper towels before arranging them in the pan, this keeps the pastry from turning soggy.
  • Butter the pan generously before adding the onion caramel, the flip depends on this as much as on the tart's temperature.

The variations

  • Swap the cherry tomatoes for halved plum tomatoes for a more rustic tatin, the cooking times stay about the same.
  • Add a thin layer of crumbled fresh goat cheese over the onions before the tomatoes for a richer version, great for guests.
  • For kids, cut the tart into small square pieces and serve the salad on the side, they'll pick at it more easily without dressing on top.

What to serve it with

  • A glass of chilled white grape juice
  • Parmesan shavings over the salad
  • Grilled country bread

Storage

The tatin keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well, the puff pastry turns soft once thawed. Reheat it for a few minutes in the oven rather than the microwave to keep the pastry crisp.

Questions about this dish

Can you make tomato tatin ahead of time?

You can bake the tart a few hours ahead and warm it in the oven before serving. Avoid flipping it too early, do that just before reheating or serving so the caramel stays on top.

What kind of puff pastry works best for this tart?

A store bought all butter puff pastry works well and holds its shape nicely. If you have time, homemade shortcrust also works but will be less crisp.

Why won't my tatin come out of the pan cleanly?

This usually happens when the pan wasn't buttered enough or the tart cooled too long before flipping. Run a knife blade around the edge and flip while it's still warm.

Can you use regular tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes?

Yes, halved plum tomatoes work well and give a more rustic look. Pick firm tomatoes so they hold together during baking.

How long does it take to make a tomato tatin with a side salad?

Count 55 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “medium”.

How many calories are in a tomato tatin with a side salad?

About 430 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a tomato tatin with a side salad cost?

About €2.10 per serving, or €8.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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