Crispy Okra and Tomato Salad

Name: Crispy Okra and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 c. canola oil; 15 medium okra pods, thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandoline; Kosher salt; 1 recipe Yogurt Dressing (see below); 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 oz. feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 1 tbsp. benne or sesame seeds; 1/4 c. plain yogurt; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. ground coriander; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. paprika

This crispy take on okra practically turns it into a whole new veggie!

By Whitney OtawkaPublished: Mar 17, 2021

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

For those who only know of okra's more goopy forms in gumbo or stewed with tomatoes, this dish may seem like a revelation. Sliced thin, lengthwise, then fried in oil, it turns into a flavorful crispy green that perfectly balances with fresh tomatoes. This recipe originally appeared in the book Saltwater Table: Recipes from the Coastal South.

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Ingredients

Okra

4 cups canola oil
15 medium okra pods, thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandoline
Kosher salt
1 recipe Yogurt Dressing (see below)
2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 oz. feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1 Tbsp. benne or sesame seeds

Yogurt Dressing

1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. paprika
Kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a medium pot to 325°F. Line a plate with paper towels. Add half of okra to oil, and stir to prevent them from sticking together. Fry until bubbles subside and white part of okra has turned golden brown and crispy, 2 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to prepared plate. Season with salt. Repeat with remaining okra.
2. Step 2Spoon Yogurt Dressing onto a serving platter. Top with tomatoes; season with salt. Top with feta and crispy okra. Garnish with benne seeds.
Yogurt Dressing
1. Step 1Combine yogurt, lemon juice, coriander, cumin, and paprika in a bowl. Season with kosher salt and set aside.