Charred Okra and Pea Salad Recipe

A large serving bowl with charred okra, tomatoes and field pea salad.

Charred Okra and Pea Salad Recipe

Make this summer salad recipe in minutes with fresh ingredients straight from the garden. The char on the vegetables adds the perfect depth of flavor to take this okra, tomato and pea salad recipe over the top.

4.15 from 14 votes

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Charred Okra and Pea Salad, Field Pea Salad, Field Pea Salad with Charred Okra and Cherry Tomatoes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Jessica Sowards

Ingredients

For the Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 lemons juice of
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 Tablespoons fresh herbs chopped
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Field Peas

8 cups water
2 Tablespoons sea salt
4 cups fresh field peas I used cow peas, black-eyed peas work as well

For the Charred Okra & Tomatoes

6 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 pound okra halved
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil.
Add the remaining two tablespoons of salt and peas. Reduce the heat to medium; cook until peas are just tender, about eight minutes. Drain, and set aside to cool.
Add two tablespoons coconut oil to a large, heavy-bottom pan (preferably cast iron), and heat on medium until oil just begins to smoke.
Cook okra in batches, cut side down until golden brown and slightly charred, about two minutes.
Turn okra and cook until tips char lightly, about one minute more.
Remove okra from pan, set aside; repeat with remaining okra, adding coconut oil as needed.
Add tomatoes seed side down, and cook until lightly charred, about two minutes. Turn and cook one minute more. Remove from pan and set aside.
Place peas in a medium bowl, toss with lemon-herb vinaigrette. Stir okra and cherry tomatoes into pea mixture, toss gently to combine.
Taste, and add a pinch or two of salt, if desired.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs and enjoy.

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