Pickled Okra Salad
 
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup brine from Pickled Okra (recipe follows)
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
  • 2 teaspoons bacon drippings
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, sliced (see note)
  • 10 Pickled Okra pods, halved lengthwise (recipe follows)
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, brine, 2 tablespoons dill, bacon drippings, salt, and pepper.
  2. On a serving platter, arrange lettuce, tomato slices, and okra. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining 2 tablespoons dill. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve with dressing.
Notes
Note: For a colorful salad, use a variety of ripe tomatoes.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/pickled-okra-salad/