Garden Salad with Fried Okra Croutons might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 548 calories, 7g of protein, and 43g of fat. This vegetarian recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up baby spinach, bell pepper, juice of lemon, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.
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For the balsamic dressing: In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, zest, garlic and lemon juice.
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Mustard
Garlic
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Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
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Olive Oil
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Add okra pieces to a medium bowl.
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Okra
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Drizzle just enough buttermilk to coat the okra and toss together. Season with salt and pepper. To a separate bowl, add flour.
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Okra
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Drain the okra and add to the flour bowl, toss the okra to coat each piece with flour. Shake off any excess flour. Fry at 350 degrees F until golden brown, for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Remove to paper-towel lined plate to drain.
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For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. Toss with the balsamic dressing and top with the fried okra croutons.