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Ensalada de Molondrones [Video + Recipe] Okra Salad
Okra fans rejoice, this Ensalada de molondrones is an easy easy-to-prepare and very healthful okra salad.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fruit vinegar divided (apple cider vinegar works well)
- 1¼ tablespoon salt (or more, to taste), divided
- 4 cup okra cut into 1-inch [2.5 cm] slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 prig parsley minced
- 1 bell pepper minced
- 1 large red onion minced
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) (or more, to taste)
Instructions
1. Prepare water
- In a medium or large saucepan, add 1½ quart [1½ liter] of water. Add half of the vinegar and a tablespoon of salt.
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2. Boiling okra
- Boil the okra over medium heat until they are cooked throughout but still firm enough to maintain its shape (about 12 minutes).
3. Cooling
- When the okra is cooked remove it from the heat and discard the water. Let it cool down to room temperature.
3. Making salad
- Mix half the okra, oil, parsley, bell pepper, and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Set aside to rest for about 10 minutes.
5. Serving
- Serve the salad at room temperature, or refrigerate to serve later (some people prefer it chilled).
Notes
- Adding lime juice to the boiling water will cut down on the sliminess typical of okra. Don't skip that.
Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1099IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1099IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.