My love for okra began as a child and continues to border on just this side of insanity. I love okra. As a young boy, I would smuggle a brown bag full of fried okra into the movies as my better-than-popcorn snack. On Sunday nights, I was famous for making fried okra and creamed corn sandwiches with fresh slices of tomato and loads of Duke's mayonnaise. Years later, while studying in Italy, I realized that Italians also took leftover vegetables and made sandwiches. All you need are cold vegetables, bread, and mayo. The Caesar salad treatment makes this lighter than a sandwich, although if you want to give it more heft, you can add shrimp, chicken, or duck.
Provided by Alexander Smalls
Categories Summer Salad Corn Okra Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the salad:
- Place half the fried okra in a large bowl and add the romaine, corn, corn bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
- Divide the salad among six serving plates and top evenly with the remaining okra. Serve immediately.
- For the Creole Caesar dressing:
- In a small saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and onion. Cook over low heat until the garlic and onion are golden and tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic and onion to a food processor; reserve the oil.
- Add the vinegar, bell pepper, celery, sugar, cayenne, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until smooth. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and process until emulsified. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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[email protected]I thought this salad was just okay. The cornbread croutons were a bit too dry, and the Creole seasoning was a bit too bland. I think I would prefer a more traditional Caesar salad next time.
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[email protected]This salad was a bit too heavy for my taste. The cornbread croutons were a bit too dense, and the Creole seasoning was a bit too spicy. I think I would prefer a more traditional Caesar salad next time.
Sharaaz Ali
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cornbread croutons are a genius idea, and the Creole seasoning gives the salad a really nice flavor. I highly recommend this salad!
Enzi Ngwenya
[email protected]This salad was so easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of the creamy Caesar dressing with the crunchy cornbread croutons. I also appreciate that this salad is relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.
Monarul Islam
[email protected]I loved this salad! The cornbread croutons were a great twist on traditional Caesar salad. I also really enjoyed the Creole seasoning. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Smrat News
[email protected]This salad was amazing! The cornbread croutons were the perfect addition, and the Creole seasoning gave the salad a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this salad again.
YOUR Mum
[email protected]I thought this salad was just okay. The cornbread croutons were a bit too dry, and the Creole seasoning was a bit too bland. I think I would prefer a more traditional Caesar salad next time.
Avela Mlondleni
[email protected]This salad was a bit too heavy for my taste. The cornbread croutons were a bit too dense, and the Creole seasoning was a bit too spicy. I think I would prefer a more traditional Caesar salad next time.
Anto LOL
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cornbread croutons are a genius idea, and the Creole seasoning gives the salad a really nice flavor. I highly recommend this salad!
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[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of the creamy Caesar dressing with the crunchy cornbread croutons. I also appreciate that this salad is relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.
Sadaqatali channo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Caesar salad, but this Creole version is amazing! The cornbread croutons are so good, and the Creole seasoning gives the salad a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.
Fortino Valdez
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last party! The cornbread croutons were a unique and delicious twist on traditional Caesar salad. I also loved the addition of the Creole seasoning, which gave the salad a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this sal