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Fried Okra Salad

From McMinnville Locally Grown

<p>If your lucky, you&#8217;ve got some okra stashed away in the freezer and won&#8217;t have to wait until summer to try this recipe. Judy Sharpe says it&#8217;s the best!</p>
Source: Paula Deen's Magazine May/June 2008 (Entered by Ann Brown)
Serves: Depends on how hungry everyone is.


Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs breaded frozen okra
vegetable oil (for frying)
2 large tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
1/2 each green bell pepper (chopped)
1 bunch green onions (chopped)
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/2 cup oil (vegetable or olive oil)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Fry okra in vegetable oil according to package directions, drain on paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine okra, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions and bacon.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine oil, sugar and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Pour over okra mixture, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.