OKRA SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN
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
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
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Bitiyong Armstrong
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.
iqrashzadi Shzadi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up summer okra. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
jula darboe
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook okra. This salad is definitely a keeper!
Jony Sarker
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing.
Fareeda Kara
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the toasted cumin.
Faizan ibrahim
[email protected]This salad was delicious! I especially loved the crispy okra. I will definitely be making this again.
Auty Wheatley
[email protected]This salad was a little too tart for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.
Mudassir Saeed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but this salad was really good! The cumin and tomatoes helped to mask the okra flavor.
Lavinia Peia
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Bob Mizonza
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The toasted cumin gives the salad a smoky flavor that complements the okra and tomatoes perfectly.
Rachelle Ashley
[email protected]This salad was a great way to use up leftover okra. I added a few extra vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumber and bell pepper.
Jessica Cleveley
[email protected]The salad was good, but I found the okra to be a little slimy. I think I would prefer to cook the okra before adding it to the salad.
Philip Maithya
[email protected]This salad was a little too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cumin next time.
Hannah Yeboah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The okra was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I served the salad with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.
Durga Gurung thapa
[email protected]This okra salad is a great way to use up summer okra. The salad is easy to make and the ingredients are inexpensive. I would definitely make this salad again.
AKAKA QUEENET
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the toasted cumin. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting side dish.
Bishnu Bohora
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of okra, but this salad changed my mind! The okra was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Rain Drops
[email protected]The okra salad was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I loved the addition of the toasted cumin, which gave the salad a unique flavor. The salad was also very refreshing and light.
Mattias Söderberg
[email protected]This okra salad was a refreshing and flavorful side dish that was perfect for a summer cookout. The toasted cumin added a nice smoky flavor that complemented the okra and tomatoes well. I would definitely make this again!