Salad Greens and Veggies with Fried Okra Croutons |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Wow, a new way to fix fried okra! It's delicious over this wonderful salad! Ingredients:
2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed) |
3/4 cup white self-rising cornmeal |
2 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning, divided |
2 cups sliced fresh okra (or frozen, thawed) |
vegetable oil |
1 lb romaine lettuce, torn |
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
Directions:
1. Spread corn kernels in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 400* for 10 minutes or until browned, and set aside.
3. Combine cornmeal and 2 tsp.
4. Creole seasoning in a zip-top plastic bag; add okra, shaking to coat.
5. Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a heavy saucepan; heat to 375*.
6. Fry okra until golden; drain on paper towels, and keep warm.
7. Place lettuce on plates, and top with chopped tomato and fried okra.
8. Combine remaining 1/2 tsp.
9. Creole seasoning, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and garlic in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
10. Drizzle over salads; sprinkle with corn.
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