Name: Grilled Green Tomatoes with Jalapeño-Honey Vinaigrette
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds green (unripe) tomatoes (about 3 medium), cored and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices; 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 small jalapeño chile; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; .25 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish; 1 small English cucumber, halved crosswise and shaved lengthwise into thin ribbons; 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; .25 cup smoked almonds, roughly chopped; .5 teaspoon flaky sea salt; .5 cup loosely packed fresh herb leaves (such as basil, parsley, and cilantro)

This tomato salad recipe makes for a hearty side or a main dish perfect for outdoor summer parties.

Paige Grandjean

Published on May 24, 2022

Grilled Green Tomatoes with Jalapeño-Honey Vinaigrette — Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Active Time:

20 mins

Stand Time:

30 mins

Grill Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Our Grilled Green Tomatoes with Jalapeño-Honey Vinaigrette will be a permanent addition to your summer tomato recipe catalogue. File under: delicious.

Rather than breading and frying unripe tomatoes, we grilled them in this recipe. Green tomatoes have the potential to be just as delicious as those ripe red heirlooms if treated properly. Since they're firmer than other varieties, green tomatoes stand up to the heat of the grill, gaining ideal char marks in the process. From there, we mix the slices with cucumber ribbons, smoked almonds, and goat cheese, then toss it all in a tangy-sweet vinaigrette. The jalapeño-honey vinaigrette delivers the perfect combination of sweet and heat to this summer side.

This grilled tomato dish will be the show-stopper at your next barbecue. In a sea of burgers and hot dogs, these grilled green tomatoes make a great vegetarian option and round out the spread with a note of freshness. Finish this dish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds green (unripe) tomatoes (about 3 medium), cored and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 small jalapeño chile
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish
1 small English cucumber, halved crosswise and shaved lengthwise into thin ribbons
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
¼ cup smoked almonds, roughly chopped
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
½ cup loosely packed fresh herb leaves (such as basil, parsley, and cilantro)

Directions

Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides evenly with sugar and 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Let stand while preheating grill to very high (about 550°F), about 15 minutes.
Grill tomatoes and jalapeño, uncovered, until lightly charred, turning occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Set tomatoes aside. Let jalapeño stand until cool enough to handle, 10 minutes. Thinly slice; discard stem.
Whisk together honey, vinegar, oil, black pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Stir in jalapeño slices. Let stand 10 minutes.
Arrange tomato slices and cucumber ribbons on a serving platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese, almonds, and flaky sea salt. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with herbs; garnish with black pepper.