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    Fried Okra Salad


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    Ingredients:
    1/4 cup buttermilk
    1 egg
    4 teaspoons Rustic Rub (below)
    16 okra pods, washed and cut in half lengthwise
    1/4 cup flour
    1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
    1 cup solid vegetable shortening, for frying
    4 cups assorted salad greens
    1 recipe Green Onion Dressing(below)
    Rustic Rub:

    Yield: 2 cups
    8 tablespoons paprika
    3 tablespoons cayenne
    5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
    6 tablespoons garlic powder
    3 tablespoons onion powder
    6 tablespoons salt
    2 1/2 tablespoons dried organo
    2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

    Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend well. Can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

    Green Onion Dressing:
    1 cup olive oil
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    1/2 cup finely chopped green onions, green parts only
    1 tablespoon chopped garlic
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
    1/2 teaspoon sugar


    Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes to blend. Or put the ingredients in a jar fitted with a lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The dressing will keep for several days in the refrigerator.

    Beat together the buttermilk and egg in a small bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of the rub and stir to blend. In another bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of the rub Dredge the okra in the flour mixture and heat the shortening in a skillet. When it is hot, place the okra, split side down, in the oil amd fry, turning once, for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels. sprinkle the okra with the remaining 1 teaspoon of rub. Divide the greens into 4 equal portions. Top each with okra and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

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