Name: Tomato Salad With Charred Red Onions & Okra Fries Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American

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In the south, scoring fresh-picked okra at the farmers' market is as exciting as discovering the ripest heirloom tomato. In this healthy tomato salad recipe, addictive roasted okra fries add crunch to balance the creamy dressing and soft tomatoes. 

How to make Tomato Salad With Charred Red Onions & Okra Fries Recipe

Vivian Howard

Crawler

American

<p>In the south, scoring fresh-picked okra at the farmers' market is as exciting as discovering the ripest heirloom tomato. In this healthy tomato salad recipe, addictive roasted okra fries add crunch to balance the creamy dressing and soft tomatoes. </p>

Vegetarian

Finely grated parmigiano reggiano cheese

Low fat plain greek yogurt

Mayonnaise

Buttermilk,  plus more as needed

Finely chopped fresh tarragon

Scallion,  green only,  finely chopped

Large garlic,  finely grated

Lemon zest

Lemon juice

Kosher salt

Ground pepper

Medium okra pods,  quartered lengthwise

Extra Virgin Olive Oil,  Divided

Kosher Salt,  Divided

1 medium red onion,  sliced into thick rounds

Medium or 2 large slicing tomatoes

To prepare dressing:whisk cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, tarragon, scallion, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Add more buttermilk, if necessary, so it's thick but pourable.

step 1

To prepare okra &amp; tomatoes:preheat oven to 400 degrees f.

step 2

Toss okra with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet with a little space between pieces. Roast okra for 8 minutes. Gently toss and continue roasting until browned in spots, with crispy edges, 8 to 12 minutes more. Let cool.

step 3

Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle onion rounds with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread the onion rings out in the pan and cook until dark chestnut-colored in multiple spots, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to cool.

step 4

Slice tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange on a serving platter or divide among 6 salad plates. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and crushed red pepper and top with the onions and the okra fries. Drizzle with the dressing or pass it separately.

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