Salad Greens and Veggies with Fried Okra Croutons Recipe

Name: Salad Greens and Veggies with Fried Okra Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed); ¾ cup white self-rising cornmeal; 2 ½ 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; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
¾ cup white self-rising cornmeal
2 ½ 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
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced

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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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed), ¾ cup white self-rising cornmeal, 2 ½ teaspoons creole seasoning, divided, 2 cups sliced fresh okra (or frozen, thawed), and more.

Yes, Salad Greens and Veggies 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.

Salad Greens and Veggies with Fried Okra Croutons

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