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Crispy Fried Green Tomato Stack

Crunchy buttermilk-fried green tomato rounds stacked with creamy avocado salsa and tangy remoulade, served over fresh greens. A Southern-inspired weeknight main that feels restaurant-worthy in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
6g
Crispy Fried Green Tomato Stack
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Ingredients

  • 2 whole green tomatoes (firm, 2–3 medium)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • 1 whole avocado (ripe, 1 whole)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups mixed salad greens

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice green tomatoes into 0.5-inch rounds. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Dip tomato rounds in buttermilk, then dredge in cornmeal, pressing gently so coating sticks.

  3. 3

    Heat 0.5 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pan-fry tomatoes 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and edges soften slightly.

  5. 5

    Mash avocado with mayo and lemon juice. Arrange greens on plates and top with fried tomato rounds.

  6. 6

    Spoon avocado-mayo mixture and a dollop of additional mayo over tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch preferred)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • shallow bowls (2–3)
  • tongs or slotted spatula
  • fork or spoon
  • plates

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