Here we’ve combined crispy fried okra with sweet heirloom tomatoes and topped them with a rich, lemony mix of crème fraîche and buttermilk for a distinctly Southern taste that captures the flavors of the season.

Fried Okra and Heirloom Tomato Salad
2015-06-17 02:36:00

Serves 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup crème fraîche
- 3 tablespoons whole buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3-inch thick
- 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3-inch thick
- 1 pint heirloom cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- Fried Okra (recipe follows)
- Garnish: chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice, paprika, cayenne, and chives until combined. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
- On a large platter, arrange tomatoes as desired. Top with fried okra, and drizzle with crème fraîche mixture. Garnish with chives, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Fried Okra
2015-06-17 02:37:02
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound okra, halved lengthwise
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, Creole seasoning, salt, baking powder, cayenne, and ground black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and zest.
- In a large skillet, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Fry, in batches, for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Let drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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I love fried okra. Will make the Fried Okra and Heirloom Tomato Salad Thanks