Craving a refreshing and flavorful side dish? Look no further than Alice's Okra Salad! This Southern classic is a delightful blend of crispy okra, tangy vinegar, sweet sugar, and aromatic spices. Get ready to experience a symphony of flavors with each bite.
In this article, we present two variations of Alice's Okra Salad – the classic recipe and a spicy version for those who love a kick. Both recipes offer a unique taste experience, catering to different palates. The classic recipe remains true to the traditional Southern flavors, while the spicy version adds a zesty twist with the addition of cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a family gathering, or simply looking for a delicious and healthy side dish, Alice's Okra Salad is a perfect choice. Its vibrant colors and irresistible taste will add a pop of flavor to any meal. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this Southern delicacy.
FRIED OKRA SALAD
Steps:
- Beat together the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce in a small bowl. Add the okra and turn to coat evenly. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of Essence.
- Dredge the okra in the flour mixture and heat the shortening in a skillet, if using, otherwise heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 360 degrees F. When it is hot, place the okra in the oil and fry, turning once, for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle the okra with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Essence. Divide the frisee among 4 salad plates, season with salt and pepper, to taste, top each with okra, smoked mozzarella and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
- Published by William Morrow, 1993.
- Heat a medium dry skillet over high heat. Add the andouille and saute for 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the oil and vinegar, cook for 1 minute, and remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.
CHARRED OKRA SALAD WITH GARLICKY YOGURT
Broiling okra until golden crisps it nicely throughout and chars it at the edges. In this recipe, it's then spiced with cumin and turned into a salad filled with herbs, lettuces, tomatoes and other vegetables. Dressed with yogurt and topped with spicy cayenne onions, it makes a flavorful and unusual side dish or a light, vegetable-filled meal.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories salads and dressings, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Squeeze the juice of half a lime into a bowl and add the red onion slices, then stir in honey, a large pinch each of salt and pepper, and cayenne. Let sit at room temperature while preparing the other ingredients (or for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld). Stir occasionally. Before serving, taste and add more salt or squeeze in more lime juice, if you like.
- Heat the broiler and line a sheet pan with foil. Add okra to the pan, drizzle with enough oil to coat the pods and sprinkle with salt, tossing well. Arrange okra into one layer. Broil until tender and charred, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with cumin right out of the oven while still hot. Taste and add more salt or cumin, if you like. Let cool slightly.
- While the okra broils, make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic and a squeeze or two of lime juice. Slowly whisk in 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil until the dressing has the texture of heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, arugula, herbs, cucumber and tomato. Season to taste with a squeeze of lime juice, a little more olive oil to coat the vegetables, and salt and pepper, tossing well.
- To serve, place salad on individual plates. Top with okra. Drizzle with yogurt dressing, and garnish with some of the cayenne onions. Serve immediately.
FRIED OKRA SALAD
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, cook oil, sugar, and vinegar over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. In a large bowl, combine fried okra and remaining 4 ingredients. Pour vinegar mixture over okra mixture, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.
OKRA SALAD
This is a fried okra salad with bacon, onion, and tomato in a tangy vinegar dressing.
Provided by LUNANA
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly browned, then remove to paper towels to drain. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving a thin coating on the pan. Add okra to the bacon grease in the skillet, and fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the okra to a salad bowl, and toss with the onion, green pepper, and tomato. Crumble in the bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn oil, and vinegar until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 121.2 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
FRIED OKRA SALAD -- YUM!
One of my coworkers made this salad for a luncheon and it was a huge hit. Personally, I never would have put fried okra in a salad, but one taste of this and I was hooked. It's best served fresh so that the okra is crispy.
Provided by Debbie Quimby
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Fry okra and drain on paper towel. When cooled slightly, combine with next four ingredients.
- 2. Add dressing, salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- 3. Best served right away.
OKRA SALAD
Steps:
- 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.
TOMATO AND OKRA SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Wash and top and tail the okra, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Cook the okra as for boiled okra (see recipe below). Drain it and allow it to cool. Prepare the tomatoes. Wash the lettuce, break it into leaves, pat dry, and arrange the leaves on a large platter. Mound the okra on top of the lettuce and top with the chopped tomatoes. When ready to serve, dress the salad with vinaigrette to which you have added 2 teaspoons of chile oil.
- Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a small glass bowl and beat well with a fork or wire whisk. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, making sure that all the ingredients are well mixed. Serve at once in a sauceboat or drizzle over the salad and toss. Yield: about 3/4 cup
- Place the chiles in the oil in a fancy cruet and allow them to rest for 1 week, until they have flavored the oil. Add a drop or two of the oil to your usual cooking oil for a special zap. Yield: 1 cup
- Wash and top and tail the okra, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and saute the onion until it is translucent. Add the okra and cook it for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the stock, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the okra is fork-tender. Add the lemon juice and serve hot.
CRISPY OKRA SALAD
Steps:
- In small mixing bowl, stir together onion, tomato, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In wide, 4-inch-deep heavy pot over moderate heat, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F. Fry okra in batches (returning oil to 350°F between batches) until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer fried okra to paper towels to drain.
- In large mixing bowl, combine okra, onion-tomato mixture, lemon juice, salt, and chaat masala. Toss gently and serve immediately.
GRILLED OKRA SALAD
This simple salad of grilled okra and tomatoes is very flexible, you can add or reduce the amount of ingredients to your liking, and even add other ingredients that are not in my list.
Provided by Ingrid Taojo
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Combine the vinegar, tomato, onion, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Cook the okra on the preheated grill until a few black areas have developed on its skin, about 5 minutes. Toss the okra with the tomato mixture, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender okra: Look for okra pods that are small and firm, with no blemishes or bruises. Smaller okra pods are also less likely to be slimy.
- Soak the okra in vinegar: Soaking the okra in vinegar helps to remove the slime and mellow the flavor.
- Slice the okra thinly: Thinly sliced okra will cook more evenly and absorb the flavors of the marinade better.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the okra salad its flavor, so be sure to use a marinade that you enjoy. This recipe uses a simple marinade made with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs.
- Cook the okra until it is tender: Overcooked okra will be slimy and tough, so be sure to cook it just until it is tender. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the okra salad warm or cold: Okra salad can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Brandy's okra salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your okra salad spicy, tangy, or sweet, there is a recipe out there that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give brandy's okra salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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