FRIED OKRA SALAD 
1 sm. or med. size pkg. frozen breaded okra
1 lb. bacon
2 lg. or 3 med. tomatoes
1 bunch of green onions (chives)
2 lg. or 3 med. bell peppers
Garlic salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Onion salt to taste
(If you don't like garlic or onion salt use season salt or lemon pepper)
2 to 3 c. shortening for frying okra

Fry 1 pound bacon, cut in 1/2 strips. Fry until done. Drain about 1/4 cup of bacon grease or little less if you prefer. Put bacon grease aside. Leave remainder of grease in pan and add shortening. Fry your okra until done. After okra has been cooked, drained of all oil, place in large bowl. For making salads, your bacon should be to the side. then cut up all your vegetables, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onion, chopped up finely and diced. Once vegetables are chopped add to fried okra, then crumble 1 pound of cooked bacon onto mixture and pour bacon grease that you put aside over salad. Then add seasonings to taste and mix well. Ready to serve.

 

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