Fresh Okra Salad with Tangy Dressing
A fresh okra salad tossed in a tangy lemon and honey dressing, perfect for a healthy and quick meal.
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Discover a fresh okra salad with a tangy lemon dressing. Easy, healthy, and perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
10m
Total time
25m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
10m
Total time
25m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 100 g fresh okra pods trimmed and sliced
- 50 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 30 g red onion thinly sliced
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 5 ml honey
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 5 g fresh parsley chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins USA
Instructions
- Wash the fresh okra pods thoroughly and trim the stem ends.
- Slice the okra pods into thin rounds about 0.5 cm thick.
- Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion into fine strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and minced garlic clove until well combined.
- Add a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to the dressing and mix again.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced okra, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- For the tangy dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chop fresh parsley finely and sprinkle over the salad.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Tips
- Use fresh okra pods to avoid sliminess in the salad.
- Do not overmix the salad to keep the okra texture intact.
- Letting the salad rest enhances the flavor absorption.
Serving Suggestions
- grilled chicken breast
- quinoa pilaf
- crusty bread
Enjoy this fresh okra salad as a light, tangy side or a healthy snack that bursts with flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.1
- Sugar (g): 3
- Fat (g): 1
- Carbohydrates (g): 7
- Protein (g): 2
- Calories: 35
- Cholesterol (g): 0
- Saturated Fat (g): 0.1
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