Tomato Stack Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

Name: Tomato Stack Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette and Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 Italian Roma tomatoes, cut in half; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Essence, recipe follows; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons chiffonade of basil; 1/2 small red onion, julienned; Salt and pepper; 1 beef steak tomato, cut into 6 slices; 1 yellow beef steak tomato, cut into 6 slices; 8 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese; 4 cups assorted baby greens; 4 fried green tomatoes, for top of salad; Black pepper, for the rim; Edible flowers; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

8 Italian Roma tomatoes, cut in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
Essence, recipe follows
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chiffonade of basil
1/2 small red onion, julienned
Salt and pepper
1 beef steak tomato, cut into 6 slices
1 yellow beef steak tomato, cut into 6 slices
8 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
4 cups assorted baby greens
4 fried green tomatoes, for top of salad
Black pepper, for the rim
Edible flowers
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.", "Toss the Roma tomatoes with the olive oil and season with Essence.", "Place the tomatoes, seed side down, on a baking sheet and roast for about 8 to 10 minutes.", "Remove from the oven and cool.", "Julienne the tomatoes.", "In a mixing bowl, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil and red onion together.", "Add the julienned tomatoes.", "Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.", "Season each side of the tomato slices with salt and pepper.", "Season each side of the mozzarella slices with salt and pepper.", "Toss the greens with 2/3 of the vinaigrette.", "Reserve the remaining dressing.", "Alternate layering the tomatoes, cheese and greens.", "Use 3 slices each of the tomatoes and cheese plus 1 cup of the greens for each salad.", "Garnish each salad with the fried green tomato, remaining vinaigrette, black pepper on the rim, parsley, and edible flowers.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 Italian Roma tomatoes, cut in half, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Essence, recipe follows, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tomato Stack Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette and Fried Green Tomatoes 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.

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Tomato Stack Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette and Fried Green Tomatoes

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