Corn Cranberry Bean And Fried Okra Salad Recipes

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CORN OKRA CREOLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CORN, CRANBERRY BEAN, AND FRIED-OKRA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: Whisk togethervinegar and mustard in a mediumbowl. Pour in olive oil in a slow, steadystream, whisking constantly until emulsified.Season with salt and pepper.
• Make the salad: Place beans in a mediumsaucepan; cover with water. Bringto a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer untilbeans are tender, about 15 minutes.Season water generously with salt.Using a slotted spoon, transfer beansto vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, return water to a boil.Add corn, and cook until tender, 6 to 7minutes. Transfer to a plate, and letstand until cool enough to handle.Using a serrated knife, remove kernels.Transfer to beans, and toss.
• Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Whisk together cornmeal and flour in a medium bowl. Rinse okra in a colander under running water to dampen. Working in batches, toss okra in cornmeal mixture to coat, andadd to skillet. (Check to make sure oil is hot enough by tossing a pinch of cornmeal into the pan. If the cornmeal sizzles, the oil is ready.) Fry okrauntil golden, about 2 1/2 minutes per side (reduce heat if okra darkens too quickly). Using a slotted spoon, transfer okra to a paper-towel-lined plate.Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange lamb's quarter, spinach, andbasil on a platter. Spoon corn and cranberrybeans on top. Add fried okra.

CORN, CRANBERRY BEAN, AND FRIED-OKRA SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: 1. Whisk together vinegar and mustard in a medium bowl. 2. Pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. 3. Season with salt and pepper. Salad: 1. Place beans in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Season water generously with salt. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Let cool. 2. Return water to a boil. Add corn, and cook until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain corn. When cool enough to handle, remove kernels. Add to beans, and toss. 3. Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. 4. Whisk together cornmeal and flour in a medium bowl. 5. Rinse okra in a colander under running water to dampen. Toss okra in cornmeal mixture to coat, 6. Add coated okra to skillet. (oil is hot enough if a pinch of cornmeal sizzles in pan) Fry okra until golden, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Drain okra on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper. 7. Arrange lamb's quarter, spinach, and basil on a platter. Distribute corn and cranberry beans on top. Top with fried okra.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

CRISPY FRIED OKRA SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into a large bowl.
• Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry okra in the hot oil, turning often, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Add to bacon in the bowl.
• Toss tomatoes, red onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl. Stir into the bacon and okra mixture.

CRANBERRY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Sort and rinse cranberry beans. Place in a pot with water over medium-high heat; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Make sure beans are covered with water during the entire cooking process. Drain and set aside.
• Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Gently fold in cooked cranberry beans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.