Garden Salad with Fried Okra Croutons Recipe

Name: Garden Salad with Fried Okra Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper; 3 cups okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Buttermilk, to coat; Salt and pepper; Flour, to coat; Vegetable oil, for frying; 3 cups baby spinach; 2 cups shredded, iceberg lettuce; Cherry tomatoes, halved; Red bell pepper, sliced; Yellow bell pepper, sliced; Vidalia onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 cups okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Buttermilk, to coat
Salt and pepper
Flour, to coat
Vegetable oil, for frying
3 cups baby spinach
2 cups shredded, iceberg lettuce
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Red bell pepper, sliced
Yellow bell pepper, sliced
Vidalia onion, thinly sliced

1
For the balsamic dressing: In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, zest, garlic and lemon juice.
2
Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
For the fried okra: Add okra pieces to a medium bowl.
5
Drizzle just enough buttermilk to coat the okra and toss together.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
To a separate bowl, add flour.
8
Drain the okra and add to the flour bowl, toss the okra to coat each piece with flour.
9
Shake off any excess flour.
10
Fry at 350 degrees F until golden brown, for 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Remove to paper-towel lined plate to drain.
12
For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions.
13
Toss with the balsamic dressing and top with the fried okra croutons.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Garden Salad with Fried Okra Croutons falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Garden Salad with Fried Okra Croutons

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