Okra Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 lb small okra pods
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separatedinot rings
1 clove garlic, minced
tomatoes, slices (optional)

Preparation

Combine the first 5 ingredients, and stir well.
Blanch okra in boiling water 3 minutes.
Drain.
Combine warm okra, onion, and garlic in a 12x8x2-inch dish.
Pour vinaigrette over okra mixture; toss gently to coat.
Marinate at least 2 hours; drain.
Arrange on serving plate with tomato slices; if desired.