Fried Okra Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Fried Okra Salad
45 min.
6
378kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and unique addition to your meal repertoire, look no further than this Fried Okra Salad. With its irresistible blend of crispy fried okra, fresh vegetables, and smoky bacon, this side dish is sure to impress at your next gathering. Not only is it gluten-free, but it’s also packed with heartwarming flavors and textures that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

The star of this dish, fresh okra, is lightly battered and fried until perfectly golden, delivering a satisfyingly crunchy bite. Each mouthful is complemented by the brightness of fresh Bibb lettuce, sweet tomatoes, and crunchy green bell peppers, creating a refreshing contrast to the richness of the fried okra. A drizzle of tangy lemon dressing ties everything together beautifully.

This salad can serve as a scrumptious antipasto, a hearty starter, or a satisfying snack—whatever your occasion calls for. At just 378 calories per serving, you can indulge in this delightful dish guilt-free. Plus, in about 45 minutes, you’ll have a stunning dish that showcases the bounties of summer and southern cooking. Gather your ingredients, fire up that frying pan, and prepare to wow your family and friends with this incredible Fried Okra Salad!

Ingredients

  • head bibb lettuce 
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk 
  •  bacon crumbled cooked
  • 1.5 cups self-rising cornmeal yellow
  • medium size bell pepper green chopped
  • servings lemon dressing 
  • pound okra fresh
  • servings vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup onion sweet thinly sliced
  • cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • wire rack
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Combine cornmeal and salt. Dip okra in buttermilk; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
  2. Pour peanut oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 37
  3. Fry okra, in batches, 2 minutes or until golden, turning once.
  4. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels.
  5. Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter; top with tomato, onion slices, and bell pepper.
  6. Add Lemon Dressing, tossing to coat. Top with fried okra, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories378kcal
Protein9.95%
Fat46.5%
Carbs43.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.17
Glycemic Load
19.65
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.369565321052%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
1.5mg
Hesperetin
1.95mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Luteolin
1.07mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
20.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:377.67kcal
18.88%
Fat:20.05g
30.85%
Saturated Fat:4.45g
27.81%
Carbohydrates:42.26g
14.09%
Net Carbohydrates:34.79g
12.65%
Sugar:7.23g
8.03%
Cholesterol:10.56mg
3.52%
Sodium:529.6mg
23.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.65g
19.3%
Vitamin K:55.3µg
52.67%
Vitamin C:42.41mg
51.41%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.66%
Vitamin A:1823.51IU
36.47%
Fiber:7.47g
29.86%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
27.91%
Magnesium:103.48mg
25.87%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.54%
Folate:92.78µg
23.2%
Phosphorus:227.48mg
22.75%
Vitamin E:2.88mg
19.19%
Potassium:646.76mg
18.48%
Calcium:153.85mg
15.39%
Zinc:2.18mg
14.51%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.37%
Vitamin B3:2.59mg
12.93%
Iron:2.29mg
12.7%
Copper:0.24mg
12.2%
Selenium:7.45µg
10.65%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.1%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.33%
Vitamin D:0.8µg
5.31%
Source:My Recipes