Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken
and
Susan Feniger
Okra Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 145
- Total Fat
- 14
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 5
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 2
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 104
Ingredients
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
I tablespoon finely chopped onion
Dash Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound small okra pods, topped and tailed
2 small heads Boston lettuce, separated into leaves
I red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, white pith removed and cut into fine julienne
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic. Drizzle in the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until it is completely emulsified. Stir in the onion and Tabasco.
- In a large saucepan, bring a generous amount of water to the boil. Plunge in the okra and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the okra and sear it, tossing frequently, for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves in a large serving bowl and scatter the okra on top. Pour the dressing over, toss together and scatter the red pepper julienne on top.