Fried Green Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.
• Store in a jar with a lid and refrigerate. Shake well before serving. Enjoy!

FRIED GREEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a shallow dish place flour. In a second shallow dish whisk together eggs and the water just until combined; place cornmeal in a third shallow dish. Sprinkle tomato slices with salt and pepper. Coat each tomato slice with flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal.
• In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tomato slices, half at a time, and cook about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking. Drain on paper towels.
• On a serving platter arrange salad greens. Top with fried tomatoes, black-eyed peas, radishes, and pecans. Drizzle salad with Buttermilk Dressing. Buttermilk Dressing
• In a small bowl combine buttermik, mayonnaise, garlic, dry mustard and black pepper.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together first 6 ingredients, ½ cup of the buttermilk, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon of the black pepper. Cover; chill buttermilk dressing until ready to serve.
• Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 3 inches in a large cast-iron Dutch oven; heat over high to 350°F. Whisk together egg and remaining ½ cup buttermilk in a shallow dish. Combine cornmeal, cayenne, ½ cup of the flour, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon of the black pepper in a second shallow dish. Combine remaining ½ cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a third shallow dish. Working with 1 slice at a time, dredge tomato in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, and then in cornmeal-flour mixture.
• Fry tomato slices, in 2 batches, in hot oil until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes total, turning slices halfway through frying. Drain on paper towels.
• Combine lettuces and red onion in a large bowl. Toss lettuce mixture with ¼ cup of the buttermilk dressing, reserving the rest. Divide salad among 4 plates, top each with 3 fried green tomatoes. Drizzle evenly with remaining dressing.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND CRAB SALAD WITH SUMAC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat approximately 2-inches oil in large, heavy skillet to 325 degrees F. An electric- fryer can be used.
• Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt and pepper. Combine the cornmeal, flour and Creole seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge the tomatoes in the cornmeal mixture and fry until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• For the vinaigrette:
• Add the vinegar, sumac, and salt and pepper to a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined. Remove and reserve 4 tablespoons. In a large bowl, add enough arugula for 4 servings. Pour the vinaigrette over the arugula and toss. Divide the arugula on serving plates, arrange 2 to 3 fried green tomatoes on the arugula and top with equal amounts of crabmeat. Drizzle reserved vinaigrette over the crabmeat and sprinkle with ground sumac. Serve immediately.

BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes; rewhisk before using.)

PLUM TOMATOES WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently combine tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil. Serve at room temperature with a slotted spoon.

CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• to Make Vinaigrette:.
• In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients except the oil until mixed. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
• In a small bowl, cover the onion with iced water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. (Soaking the onion removes the sharp bit).
• In a large bowl, place the lettuce, drained onions, tomato and cucumber and add the dressing a little at a time, tossing gently and thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately on chilled salad plates.

EASY TOMATO BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Dressing -- Just mix everything together and refrigerate until ready to use. I use a small tupperware container and shake all the ingredients. That way if you have leftovers, it is a great way to store them.
• ENJOY!

TOMATO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup oil in processor or blender. With machine running, add remaining 1/2 cup oil; process until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)