Okra Vinaigrette

• water
• 2 lbs okra pods
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup chopped pimiento
• 12 large butter lettuce leaves

1. In a large skillet over medium heat in 1 inch of boiling water heat okra and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
2. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
3. In a large bowl with a fork mix together 1 1/4 teaspoons salt with the oil and remaining ingredients except pimento and lettuce.
4. With a slotted spoon remove okra and add to oil mixture along with pimento.
5. Stir and chill 4 hours up to overnight.
6. In 6 bowls line each with 2 leaves of lettuce and arrange okra evenly.

water, okra pods, salt, olive oil, white vinegar, dry mustard, thyme, sugar, pepper, garlic, pimiento, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/okra-vinaigrette-11752 (may not work)