Jul 14 2026
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Fried Green Caprese Recipe

Inspired by Iron Rooster- Annapolis
Time1h
Serves4

fried green tomatoes/corn salsa/Cotija/chipotle aioli/lemon parsley vinaigrette dressed mixed greens

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Corn Salsa

Chipotle Aioli

Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick rounds and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three bowls, set up your breading station: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with cornmeal mixed with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and then coat with cornmeal.

  4. 4

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Corn Salsa

  1. 5

    Prepare Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine fresh corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, and diced red bell pepper.

  2. 6

    Mix Salsa

    Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to the bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.

Chipotle Aioli

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo, minced garlic, and lime juice until well combined.

  2. 8

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.

Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette

  1. 9

    Mix Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.

Mixed Greens

  1. 10

    Assemble Salad

    In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with the lemon parsley vinaigrette. Plate the greens on serving dishes.

  2. 11

    Add Fried Tomatoes

    Top the dressed greens with the fried green tomatoes, a generous scoop of corn salsa, and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.

  3. 12

    Drizzle Aioli

    Drizzle the chipotle aioli over the top before serving.

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