July 16, 2020
:format(webp)/https://www.thedailymeal.com/sites/default/files/recipe/2020/fried-green-tomatoes-with-buttermilk-chipotle-dressing.jpg "Fried Green Tomatoes With Buttermilk Chipotle Dressing")
Photo courtesy of McCormick
Two Southern classics, fried green tomatoes and buttermilk dressing, come together to make this unique salad.
Recipe courtesy of McCormick
Ingredients
For the Buttermilk Chipotle Dressing
- 1/4 Cup buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 Teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Chipotle Chile Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
For the Fried Green Tomatoes
- 1 Cup cornmeal
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Oregano, Ground Mediterranean
- 1 and 1/2 pounds green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/2 Cup buttermilk
- 1/2 Cup oil
- 1 package (5 ounces) mixed salad greens
- 1/2 Cup thinly sliced Vidalia onions
Directions
For the Buttermilk Chipotle Dressing
Mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended and smooth.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Fried Green Tomatoes
Mix cornmeal, salt and oregano in shallow dish.
Dip tomatoes in buttermilk to moisten.
Dip into cornmeal mixture until well coated.
Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in large skillet on medium heat.
Fry tomatoes, several slices at a time, 2 to 4 minutes per side, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Keep warm while frying remaining tomato slices.
Add remaining 1/4 cup oil as needed.
Mix salad greens and onions.
Divide equally among 8 salad plates.
Top with tomatoes.
Drizzle each salad with the Dressing.
Serve immediately.