Kokra Salad Recipe
With special chili sauce
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Okra
Wash the okra thoroughly under running water. Trim the ends and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Blanch the Okra
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the okra pieces and blanch for 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the okra is cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the red onion thinly, peel and dice the cucumber, and chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched okra, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy fresh, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
