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Smoked-Salmon Quesadillas with Warm Tomatoes and Arugula Recipe

Smoked-Salmon Quesadillas with Warm Tomatoes and Arugula Recipe

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Smoked-Salmon Quesadillas with Warm Tomatoes and Arugula

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Ingredients:

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1 small red onion , thinly sliced crosswise
6 oz cream cheese, softened
6 oz soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
2 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 tsp black pepper
12 (8-inch) flour tortillas (not low-fat )
1 lb sliced smoked salmon ( preferably nova)
1 firm-ripe california avocado
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb cherry tomatoes , halved lengthwise (2 2/3 cups)
4 cups loosely packed arugula leaves (2 to 3 bunches)

Directions:

Soak sliced onion in a bowl of ice and cold water 15 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
While onion soaks, stir together cheeses, chives, zest, and pepper in a bowl with a rubber spatula until combined well.
Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture evenly over each of 2 tortillas (keep remaining tortillas covered with plastic wrap). Top 1 tortilla with an even layer of salmon, covering cream cheese completely, then top with other tortilla, cheese side down. Make 5 more quesadillas in same manner, then stack on a plate and chill, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to heat.
Halve, pit, and peel avocado, then cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Lightly brush avocado slices with lemon juice.
Heat griddle over high heat until very hot, then reduce heat to moderate. Lightly brush 2 quesadillas on both sides with some oil, then toast on griddle (1 at a time if necessary) until undersides are golden with some blackened spots, about 1 minute. Flip quesadillas over with a spatula and toast until undersides are golden with some blackened spots, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet, arranging in 1 layer, and cover with foil to keep warm. Toast remaining quesadillas in same manner, using a second baking sheet.
Heat remaining oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook tomatoes, stirring occasionally and seasoning with salt and pepper, until just beginning to soften, about 1 minute.
Transfer quesadillas to plates, then top with onion, avocado, tomatoes, and arugula.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	593.83 Kcal (2486 kJ)
Calories from fat	306.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.04g	52%
Cholesterol	61.61mg	21%
Sodium	1103.68mg	46%
Potassium	626.97mg	13%
Total Carbs	43.81g	15%
Sugars	4.19g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.8g	19%
Protein	28.2g	56%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	27%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	136.1mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.24 Kcal (755 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.33g	52%
Cholesterol	18.7mg	21%
Sodium	334.99mg	46%
Potassium	190.3mg	13%
Total Carbs	13.3g	15%
Sugars	1.27g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	19%
Protein	8.56g	56%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	27%
Iron	1.1mg	20%
Calcium	41.3mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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