Okra Vinaigrette

Name: Okra Vinaigrette
Ingredients: water; 2 lbs okra pods; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/4 cup chopped pimiento; 12 large butter lettuce leaves

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

water
2 lbs okra pods
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
12 large butter lettuce leaves

Directions

1

In a large skillet over medium heat in 1 inch of boiling water heat okra and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
2

Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
3

In a large bowl with a fork mix together 1 1/4 teaspoons salt with the oil and remaining ingredients except pimento and lettuce.
4

With a slotted spoon remove okra and add to oil mixture along with pimento.
5

Stir and chill 4 hours up to overnight.
6

In 6 bowls line each with 2 leaves of lettuce and arrange okra evenly.