Okra, Tomato, and Basil Warm Salad

I am very fond of salads that have slightly chilled and very hot elements in them. Here, the cool tomatoes, with the sharpness of the vinegar and richness of the olive oil, are in contrast to the heat of the sautéed okra. For a memorable meal this salad follows close on the heels of the “Baltimore” salad recommended to me by James Beard, which is basically a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich without the bread,