Tomato and Okra Salad Recipe

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Tomato and Okra Salad
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  1. Wash and top and tail the okra, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Cook the okra as for boiled okra (see recipe below). Drain it and allow it to cool. Prepare the tomatoes. Wash the lettuce, break it into leaves, pat dry, and arrange the leaves on a large platter. Mound the okra on top of the lettuce and top with the chopped tomatoes. When ready to serve, dress the salad with vinaigrette to which you have added 2 teaspoons of chile oil.
  2. CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE:
  3. Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a small glass bowl and beat well with a fork or wire whisk. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, making sure that all the ingredients are well mixed. Serve at once in a sauceboat or drizzle over the salad and toss. Yield: about 3/4 cup
  4. CHILE OIL:
  5. BOILED OKRA: 1 1/2 pounds fresh okra pods 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, minced 2 1/2 cups beef stock 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  6. Wash and top and tail the okra, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and saute the onion until it is translucent. Add the okra and cook it for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the stock, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the okra is fork-tender. Add the lemon juice and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5244.53 Kcal (21958 kJ)
Calories from fat 4883.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 542.58g 835%
Sodium 26.15mg 1%
Potassium 451.33mg 10%
Total Carbs 68.62g 23%
Sugars 43.38g 174%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13%
Protein 2.45g 5%
Vitamin C 32mg 53%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 74.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 427.99 Kcal (1792 kJ)
Calories from fat 398.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.28g 835%
Sodium 2.13mg 1%
Potassium 36.83mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.6g 23%
Sugars 3.54g 174%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 13%
Protein 0.2g 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 53%
Iron 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 6.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 149.5
    Points
  • 147
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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