Boiled Gumbo [Okra] Salad [Louisiana, USA]
Servings: 6
  • 1 pound [454 g] fresh gumbo, medium sized
  • Lettuce
  • Olive oil
  • Wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • In a large pot, place gumbo in enough salted water to just cover.
  • Slowly bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer until tender but firm.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Drain and cool under cold water.
  • Refrigerate about 1 hour.
  • In a salad bowl, make a bed of lettuce and place gumbo in center.
  • Sprinkle with a bit of oil and vinegar.
  • Mix slightly, add salt and pepper, stir again until well coated.