Fried Okra Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb okra

Directions:

Stir together okra and buttermilk in a large bowl; let stand 20 mins. Drain.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over med. heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon drippings.
Combine cornmeal, flour, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large heavy duty, ziplock plastic bag; add okra, a few at a time, sealing and shaking to coat each batch.
Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet. Fry okra, in batches, in hot oil 2 mins. on each side or until golden. Drain well on paper towels.
Process reserved bacon drippings, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper, onion, and next 5 ingreds. in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Pour into a 1 cup glass measuring cup.
Microwave dressing mixture at HIGH 30 to 45 secs. or untl thoroughly heated.
Line a large serving platter with lettuce leaves; arrange tomato and okra over lettuce. Sprinkle with bacon, and drizzle with warm dressing. Serve immed. Garnish if desired. Yield: 6 main dish or 10 side dish servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	14.97 Kcal (63 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	3.17mg	0%
Potassium	135.6mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.17g	1%
Sugars	0.45g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	5%
Protein	0.91g	2%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	37.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	33 Kcal (138 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	7mg	0%
Potassium	299mg	3%
Total Carbs	7g	1%
Sugars	1g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3g	5%
Protein	2g	2%
Vitamin C	23mg	17%
Iron	1mg	3%
Calcium	82mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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