Bacon-Studded Okra Salad
Bacon-Studded Okra Salad brings crisp-tender okra together with smoky bacon, sweet onion, and juicy tomato, all coated in a bright, tangy-sweet vinaigrette. The contrasting textures and balanced flavors make it a crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing side at dinner. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Cook until evenly browned, then remove to paper towels to drain.
- 3
Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving a thin layer on the pan.
- 4
Add the okra to the bacon grease in the skillet, and fry until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the okra to a salad bowl, and toss with the onion, green pepper, and tomato.
- 6
Crumble in the bacon.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn oil, and vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
- 8
Pour over the salad, and toss to coat.
- 9
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Calories 263.81 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.9 g Moderate
- Carbs 34.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.21 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 4.29 mg Low Source
- Sodium 123.37 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.42 g Moderate
- Sugar 15.83 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 75.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source
- Potassium 347.94 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 66.18 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 21.41 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bacon Studded Okra Salad is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Cane Sugar, Corn Oil, and Cut Okra. Each serving provides about 263.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Studded Okra Salad?
- It is a Cajun and Creole salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Bacon-Studded Okra Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Cane Sugar, Corn Oil, Cut Okra, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Studded Okra Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Studded Okra Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
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