Okra Salad

Blanching keeps the okra crisp and firm in this yummy marinated salad.

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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