Fried Green Tomato Salad

Name: Fried Green Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg, whisked; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 6 cups mixed salad greens, washed; 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup remoulade dressing; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Crispy cornmeal crusted green tomatoes served over tender greens with creamy goat cheese and tangy remoulade. This salad balances warm crunch with fresh garden flavors.

30 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSaladStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

4 medium green tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, whisked
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups mixed salad greens, washed
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup remoulade dressing
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 whisked egg, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper together in a shallow dish.
2

Combine 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a second shallow dish.
3

Dip 4 medium sliced green tomatoes into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the cornmeal mixture.
4

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry tomatoes for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden, then drain on paper towels.
5

Divide 6 cups washed mixed salad greens among plates, top with fried tomatoes, sprinkle with 4 oz crumbled goat cheese, and drizzle with 1/4 cup remoulade dressing.

Questions

Can I make Fried Green Tomato Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup buttermilk, 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Fried Green Tomato Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fried Green Tomato Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Fried Green Tomato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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