Fried Green Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with Creamy Goat Cheese Salad Ingredients: 3 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 large eggs 1/4 cup buttermilk 4 cups mixed salad greens 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying) For the dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Dip tomato slices first into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to coat. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tomatoes until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, toss salad greens with dressing ingredients until evenly coated. Arrange greens on plates, top with fried green tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted nuts. Serve immediately. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #friedgreentomatoes #goatcheese #saladrecipe #crispyandcreamy #southerncooking #vegetarianrecipes #easyrecipes #saladideas #comfortfood #freshsalad #homemade #fallrecipes #lightmeals #saladlover #healthyeats #foodie #seasonalrecipes #dinnerideas #freshandcrisp #nuttyflavors 🍅🧀 Crispy fried green tomatoes paired with creamy goat cheese make this salad a perfect balance of textures and flavors! Fresh, crunchy, and satisfying.