Basil & Okra Salad

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Basil & Okra Salad

 

1/2 pound okra, stems trimmed to 1/4-inch

2 tablespoons any flavored olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, finely shredded,

loosely packed

 

Cook okra for exactly 5 minutes in a large pot of

heavily salted boiling water. Drain well. Whisk

together the oil, lemon juice and salt. Add the okra

and basil. Toss well. Let marinate 30 minutes before

serving.

Serves 4.