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Southern Style Okra Salad Recipe
Okra has it origins in Africa or possibly in the Middle East. There isn't much known about how it came to America, but one can surmise that it had something to do with the slave trade. Either way, Okra has been a staple in Southern Diets for hundreds of years. Okra is great for gumbos, soups, and stews, and here is a Recipe for Okra Salad.
Southern Style Okra Salad Highlights
INGREDIENTS
•3/4 Lbs small Okra
•1/4 cup white vinegar
•1 cup vegetable oil
•1/2 cup Onion, sliced thin
•Black pepper to taste
•Salt to Taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large sauce pan, bring salted water to a boil.
2. Add Okra and Boil for 3 - 5 minutes or until tender and drain.
3. Place Okra in a bowl of ice or cold water.
4. Drain Okra and transfer to a shallow dish large enough to hold one layer of Okra and add Onion slices.
5. Whisk together the vinegar, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
6. While whisking, gently add oil and whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
7. Pour dressing over the Okra and Onion mixture.
8. Stir carefully until all Okra and Onion slices are coated well.
9. Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.