Okra Corn Salad

[Kathy]

 

Many of us have only heard of deep fried okra but there are many other ways to use okra.   Usually I dry mine in the dehydrator to use in minestrone soup during the winter.
This week I decided to try it RAW and I was pleasantly surprised.  I received sweet corn from one of my CSA shares so I thought I'd sweeten the okra up a bit by adding the corn to it and here is what I came up with.

Okra Corn Salad

1-2 cups of tender okra sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
2 ears of sweet corn cut from cob
1 tomato diced
1 small sweet bell pepper diced
1 small onion diced
small handful of cilantro
lime juice
dash of sea salt (optional)

Mix together and marinate. 

This salad is delightfully refreshing and delicious!  
I have a picture I hope to post later.


Here is a little nutritional info on Okra  
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I have found OKRA to be a very beneficial food to add for good digestive health.

other ideas~

 
*dehydrate and add as a crunchy salad topping (season to taste before drying)
*add to (raw) green salads 
*add to smoothies

[Troy Patrick Brown]

I really have to try this dish! I was turned off of Okra for a while because  my Mother had found a great deal on some and had it for about two weeks every day. I am over that, so I will have to try it. By the way how long do you marinate and would you marinate in the refrigerator?

[Laurie Sterling]

Kathy, this looks great.  I can't wait to try it.

[Jane]

I’ve always enjoyed cooked okra (we used to call it ‘ladies fingers’ as kids) but I’ve never tried it raw, so I’m pleased to see this recipe, which looks wonderful.  Fortunately, it’s also readily available where I live and inexpensive, so I’m looking forward to trying it soon.  Thanks!

:-)

[djd]

Sounds good.

[Rawlyssa]

Thank you for your recipe. I am going to try this!