CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FRIED OKRA CROUTONS
THIS IS SOOOO GOOD! Everyone who likes tomatoes, corn, or fried okra needs to try this. And especially if its in season! Food and Wine's BEST of the BEST From The Rustic Table by Constance Snow "Southerners are known for their ability to turn a blind eye to the unpleasantries of life, so if something seems to ugly and slimy to eat, we jsut ignore the baster aspects, cover it with cornmeal, and throw it into a sizzling iron skillet. Thus okra, on of nature's most imperfect foods, is transformed into ethereal little crisps that even a Yankee could love. Good old "fried okry" is great on its own (as a traditional side dish or offbeat cocktail snack), but it also adds an extra layer of texture and flavor to the simplest garden salads. Here fresh sweet corn and vine riepened tomatoes are essential, so save this one for a cool meal in midsummer when vegetables are at their best." You can also use pre-packaged okra as well.
Provided by College Girl
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 6 starter servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the corn kernels in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on high power for 1 minute: stir, and microwave just until crisp-tender, up to 1 minute longer. Toss the corn in a mixing bowl with the tomatoes, scallions, and parsley.
- Whisk the sugar and 1/4 tsp salt with the vinegar in a small bowl until dissolved. Then whisk in the olive oil and thyme leaves until the dressing is thick and well blended. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to coat it well. Season with pepper, and additional salt if needed. Set the salad aside to allow the flavors to mellow while you fry the okra.
- Combine the cornmeal, salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl, and toss the okra slices in the mixture. Warm 1/3 inch of oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat.
- Drop a cornmeal-coated okra slice into the hot oil to test the temperature. When it sizzles energetically, add half of the remaining okra, without crowding. Fry until ver crisp and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spatula and place them on paper towels to drain. Repeat with the second batch.
- Just before serving, taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed. Top each dish of salad with a generous mound of fried okra.
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MO H ON
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use okra, and this salad is a great option.
Haris Haris
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
ynwdolph sdm
[email protected]I love the combination of corn, tomatoes, and okra in this salad. The fried okra croutons are a great touch.
Hameed Ullah Jan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties.
Khaki Banda
[email protected]I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer produce, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Md Ratol
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead in the dressing. It was still delicious!
Bismiullah Khan
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The combination of corn, tomatoes, and okra is perfect.
Seidu Fati
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use okra, and this salad is a great option. The okra added a nice crunch and a bit of smokiness.
Youseef Joo
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob.
Umar Rana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the salad turned out perfectly. The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Kamala Mizar
[email protected]This is my new go-to summer salad recipe.
Junaid Gujjar
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Tonga Johnson
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
OLAJUMOKE OLAWALE
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of okra, but I loved it in this salad. The frying process mellowed out the flavor and made it nice and crispy.
Systematic Destruction
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up summer produce.
Iqra Bashir Iqra Bashir
[email protected]I've never had fried okra croutons before, but they were amazing! They added a nice crunch and a bit of smokiness to the salad.
Nadir Shah
[email protected]This corn and tomato salad with fried okra croutons was a hit at my summer cookout! The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and crispy okra was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful.