Fried Okra Salad

A great summer salad. Whenever I make it, everyone wants the recipe. This salad will be the best and crispiest if everything is prepared at the last minute.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
• 2 slices bacon (Optional)
• 2 (10 ounce) packages breaded frozen okra
• ⅓ cup chopped tomato

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 2

Cook and stir okra in the same skillet used for bacon until tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 3

Combine bacon, okra, tomato, green onion, and green bell pepper in a bowl.

Step 4

Whisk oil, sugar, and vinegar together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring every 10 seconds, until dressing is boiling and sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables right before serving; toss to coat.