Okra is a bit of a divisive vegetable in our household. Our daughter and I both love eating it all the time but Yanni won’t touch it. Something about having a bad experience with it as a child. Whatever, his loss! He doesn’t get to taste the refreshing taste of my super easy Chinese okra salad.

What makes this recipe so great is that it can be ready in under 10 minutes. Just boil it, chill it up in some cold water, then drizzle light soy sauce and you’ve got a side dish that’s both scrumptious and healthy.

Is Okra Salad Healthy?

What’s even better is that okra has tons of health benefits. It’s a nutrient-dense vegetable that’s low on calories and carbs, and high in vitamins C and K. Because it contains protein, a nutrient that many other fruits and vegetables don’t have, this exquisite vegetable is quite special.

Okra is also packed with many antioxidants that benefit our health. If you’re not familiar with antioxidants, just know that they may lower your risk of developing major illnesses, stop inflammation, and improve your general health. The icing on the cake is that okra also contains polyphenols which can support our heart and brain function (2 of our most important organs). Learn more about Okra’s health benefits.

How to Make Okra Not Slimy?

With all the benefits being said, okra’s unique taste and its slimy texture can be somewhat unappealing to some people. If you have tried a few ways of eating okra and it hasn’t been working out for you, yet you still hold on to hope, try our super easy okra salad recipe. If you’re already an okra lover like me, then you definitely should not miss this one!

How Do you Make Okra Salad?

To make this simple okra salad recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Fresh okra 175g
• Light soy sauce ½ tbsp
• Olive oil 1 tsp
• Salt 1 tsp

With just these few ingredients, you can make a side dish that works for many occasions and is easy to put together through the following quick steps:

• Carefully wash your okra and begin boiling a pot of water with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
• Put your okra in the boiling water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and let it boil for 4 minutes.
• Prepare a container of cold water (you can add ice to make it even colder) then place the boiled okra until cooled or chilled.
• Cut off the top part, then thinly slice or tear, removing as many seeds as you wish.
• Place okra on a plate then drizzle with light soy sauce before serving.

And there you have it! We hope you enjoy this lovely side dish. It’s refreshing and nutritious, making it perfect for hot days.

More Chinese Salads

Okra may not be for everyone but that doesn’t mean you can’t have options for your diners. We’ve got an amazingly delicious beef and coriander salad recipe that’s reminiscent of classic Chinese street food.

Try It Yourself!

And there you have it! This is how you can make a scrumptious and refreshing Chinese okra salad in under 10 minutes. Try it for yourself and let us know how it turned out by tagging us on Instagram.