Having southern roots I have enjoyed Southern cooking all my life. Two things I always looked forward to in the summer that mom grew in her garden were okra and fresh tomatoes off the vine. I love fried okra but  it is sometimes very hard to find locally. Luckily, they now have breaded okra in the freezer section readily available.  So when I recently found a recipe for Fried Okra Salad my immediate thought was “Wow, two of my  favorite things!” This salad is not only colorful but delicious, with the okra soaking up the sweet-and-sour-sour vinaigrette for an incredible taste experience.

Fried Okra Salad

1-1/2 lbs. breaded frozen okra

Vegetable oil for frying

2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped

½ green bell pepper, divided

1 bunch green onions, diced

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup distilled white vinegar

Fry okra in vegetable oil according to package directions. Drain on paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine okra, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions and bacon. In a small saucepan, combine oil, sugar and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Pour over okra mixture, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.

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