Smoked-Salmon Quesadillas with Warm Tomatoes and Arugula

Ingredients

• 1 pound sliced smoked salmon (preferably Nova)
• 1 firm-ripe California avocado
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups arugula leaves
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh chives
• 6 ounces soft mild goat cheese
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 small red onion
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large (2-burner) cast-iron griddle
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 8-inch flour tortillas (not low-fat)

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 re...

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