Best 9 Okra Salad With Toasted Cumin Recipes

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Okra salad with toasted cumin is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The okra is cooked until tender and then tossed with a dressing made with toasted cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. The result is a salad that is both flavorful and healthy. It is a great way to enjoy okra, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

OKRA SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN



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Even avowed okra-phobes love this salad, which is seasoned with a warm and earthy Moroccan spice blend. The okra cooks for only 2 minutes in salted water, and the resulting flavor and texture are somewhat reminiscent of asparagus. The salad tastes best at room temperature.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 teaspoons paprika or pimentón
Pinch of cayenne
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds okra, not too big, left whole
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, for garnish
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus additional sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Put cumin, coriander and caraway seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat. Shake pan and toast seeds until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Let seeds cool, then grind to a coarse powder in a mortar or electric spice mill. Transfer to a small bowl and add paprika and cayenne. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil. Add okra and cook for 2 minutes, until firm-tender. Drain and rinse with cool water, then blot with a kitchen towel. Set aside.
  • To serve, place okra in a serving bowl. Season lightly with salt and toss with dressing. (Leave to marinate for up to 1 hour if desired.) Garnish with olives, chopped cilantro and some cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 300 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

OKRA SALAD



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This is a fried okra salad with bacon, onion, and tomato in a tangy vinegar dressing.

Provided by LUNANA

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium tomato, diced
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup corn oil
¼ cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly browned, then remove to paper towels to drain. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving a thin coating on the pan. Add okra to the bacon grease in the skillet, and fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the okra to a salad bowl, and toss with the onion, green pepper, and tomato. Crumble in the bacon.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn oil, and vinegar until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 121.2 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

ROASTED POTATO AND OKRA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Potato     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Corn     Summer     Vegan     Okra     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb small potatoes such as fingerling, red, or yellow-fleshed
1 large bunch scallions, white parts halved lengthwise and remainder reserved for another use
2 large fresh rosemary sprigs, plus 1/2 teaspoon chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 lb small (2- to 3-inch) okra
2 cups shelled fresh fava beans (2 1/2 lb in pods) or shelled fresh or frozen edamame (soybeans; 1 1/2 lb in pods if fresh)
1 cup fresh corn (from 1 to 2 ears)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

Steps:

  • Roast potatoes and okra:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Halve potatoes lengthwise and toss with scallion pieces, rosemary sprigs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread potato mixture in a large roasting pan and roast, stirring once, 20 minutes. Stir potatoes and add okra to pan, tossing to coat. Continue to roast until okra and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Cook beans and corn while potatoes roast:
  • Cook beans in 1 quart (unsalted) boiling water in a 3- to 4-quart pot 3 minutes, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Gently peel off skins.
  • Return water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt, then cook corn until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain corn in a sieve and immediately transfer to bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain corn again.
  • Make dressing and assemble salad:
  • Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, chopped rosemary, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Discard rosemary sprigs, then add hot potatoes and okra to dressing along with beans, corn, and salt to taste, tossing to combine. Cool salad to warm before serving.

SAUTEED OKRA WITH CUMIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds okra, stems trimmed, washed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Melt butter over high heat in a medium saute pan. Saute okra with all seasoning 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring occasionally, an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.

OKRA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
I tablespoon finely chopped onion
Dash Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound small okra pods, topped and tailed
2 small heads Boston lettuce, separated into leaves
I red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, white pith removed and cut into fine julienne

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic. Drizzle in the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until it is completely emulsified. Stir in the onion and Tabasco.
  • In a large saucepan, bring a generous amount of water to the boil. Plunge in the okra and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the okra and sear it, tossing frequently, for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves in a large serving bowl and scatter the okra on top. Pour the dressing over, toss together and scatter the red pepper julienne on top.

MOROCCAN OKRA SALAD



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Found ths recipe & am stashing for when my garden begins its production of okra, maters & coriander in earnest around the end of June. Mmmm, ain't nothing better than a homegrown tomater...or okra...LOL.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb okra, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb tomatoes, cored and chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Moroccan Okra Salad.
  • Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a cast-iron or other skillet over low heat until fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  • Put in a spice mill with paprika and pepper flakes. Grind until fine. Set aside. Put oil in a wok or other large skillet over medium-high heat. Add okra and stir-fry a few minutes.
  • Add garlic and reserved spices, toss a minute, add tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat, and cook, covered, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cover and cook another 5 to 10 minutes or until okra is just tender and most of the juices have evaporated. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and stir in cilantro.
  • Cool to room temperature, check and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 16.6, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 3.6

CRISPY OKRA SALAD



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Provided by Suvir Saran

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Fry     Deep-Fry     Okra

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium or 2 small tomatoes, quartered, seeded, and roughly diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
About 8 cups canola oil for frying
1 pound fresh okra, trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chaat masala*
*Chaat masala is a blend of spices used most often in Indian street food. It is available at Indian markets or online at kalustyans.com.

Steps:

  • In small mixing bowl, stir together onion, tomato, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In wide, 4-inch-deep heavy pot over moderate heat, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F. Fry okra in batches (returning oil to 350°F between batches) until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer fried okra to paper towels to drain.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine okra, onion-tomato mixture, lemon juice, salt, and chaat masala. Toss gently and serve immediately.

FRIED OKRA SALAD



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A great summer salad. Whenever I make it, everyone wants the recipe. This salad will be the best and crispiest if everything is prepared at the last minute.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon
2 (10 ounce) packages breaded frozen okra
⅓ cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Cook and stir okra in the same skillet used for bacon until tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Combine bacon, okra, tomato, green onion, and green bell pepper in a bowl.
  • Whisk oil, sugar, and vinegar together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring every 10 seconds, until dressing is boiling and sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables right before serving; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 76.5 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

OKRA SALAD



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Make and share this Okra Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Low Protein

Time 8m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 lb small okra pods
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separatedinot rings
1 clove garlic, minced
tomatoes, slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients, and stir well.
  • Blanch okra in boiling water 3 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Combine warm okra, onion, and garlic in a 12x8x2-inch dish.
  • Pour vinaigrette over okra mixture; toss gently to coat.
  • Marinate at least 2 hours; drain.
  • Arrange on serving plate with tomato slices; if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender okra: Look for okra pods that are small, firm, and have a deep green color. Avoid okra that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Toast the cumin seeds before using: Toasting the cumin seeds will bring out their flavor and aroma. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Use a light hand with the vinegar: Vinegar can be overpowering, so use it sparingly. You can always add more vinegar to taste, but it's difficult to remove it once it's been added.
  • Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can marinate the salad for up to overnight.
  • Serve the salad chilled: Okra salad is best served chilled. You can chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Okra salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and crunchy texture, okra salad is a surefire hit.

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