Fried Green Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coconut oil, for frying; 1 1/2 cups cornmeal; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for seasoning; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 green tomatoes, sliced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Pinch salt and ground pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 pound mixed greens; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced

Servings: persons

Coconut oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for seasoning
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 green tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Pinch salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound mixed greens
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced

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For the fried green tomatoes: Preheat the frying oil to 350 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium to medium-high heat.
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In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper and whisk together.
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In second shallow dish add the eggs, and in a third shallow dish add the flour.
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Dredge the slices of tomato into the flour, then the eggs and then the seasoned cornmeal.
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Add the breaded tomatoes to the oil, in batches if necessary, and fry until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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For the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl.
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Drizzle in the oil until emulsified.
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To assemble the salad: In a salad bowl, add the greens, feta cheese, almonds and peaches.
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Top with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing and mix together.
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Plate the salad and top with fried green tomatoes.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coconut oil, for frying, 1 1/2 cups cornmeal, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fried Green Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

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