Skip the greens and whip up this colorful and zesty, Hearts Of Palm Salad instead! Made with bright, fresh ingredients and drizzled with a creamy lime dressing, this easy salad makes for a delicious side dish or refreshing lunch.
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Made with healthy ingredients and no added sugars, this hearts of palm salad is a delicious meal on its own or as a side dish.
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During the summer, this salad is a great way to use up tomatoes from the garden and give your table a pop of color.
Though the salad contains minimal ingredients, it’s easy to vary depending on what you’re enjoying that day. Whip up a big batch of this salad and enjoy the fresh, uplifting flavor it brings to your day.
Looking for another salad? I love this Cold Asparagus Salad With Lemon And Herbs Recipe and this Arugula Feta Salad!
Why You Will Love This Salad
- Easy to make: The salad has minimal ingredients and comes together in about 10 minutes making it the perfect recipe to whip up in a pinch.
- Versatile: Though delicious as written, there are lots of ways to make it unique. Likewise, you can use it as a side to a larger course or as a full meal in itself with some added protein.
- Flavorful: This hearts of palm salad will brighten up your entire day with its fresh, zesty flavor!
Ingredients
Variations
Depending on your favorite flavors, this heart of palm salad is easily varied to meet them. Some of our favorite additions are below.
- Adding crunch: Tossing in some toasted or raw pumpkin seeds or pecans adds a lovely crunch to the salad.
- Spice: If you like a bit of heat with each bite, some sliced jalapenos in the salad or the dressing adds a punch.
- Citrus: The dressing for the salad is lime-based. However, you can change the flavor by substituting lemon or orange instead.
- Protein: Add a can of tuna or some grilled chicken for a complete lunch.
- Herbs: Adding in some fresh herbs from the garden can give it an even bigger flavor boost.
How To Make the Hearts of Palm Salad: Step-By-Step
Step 1: Start by slicing your hearts of palm into ½ inch rounds and place into a bowl.
Step 2: Add the tomatoes, the avocado, and the onion to the bowl with the hearts of palm.
Step 3: Combine the dressing by whisking together all of the dressing ingredients.
Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix lightly before serving.
Confidence Tip
Make sure to chop everything in similar-sized pieces so that you get a taste of all flavors with each bite.
How To Store It
This salad is best enjoyed freshly made due to the avocado. However, the lime juice will help keep the avocado from browning.
- Storing it: If you have leftovers already dressed, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Make it in advance: If you want to make this salad in advance, combine the salad ingredients together except the avocado. Whisk together the dressing and store both separately. When you need it, add some fresh avocado and drizzle the dressing over top.
Do you have a terrific grater to zest your citrus with? I use this one from Deiss. A good zester will make short work of zesting both citrus and cheese.
I am a big fan of natural mayonnaise. I use this one from Primal Kitchen. It has limited ingredients, no sugar added, and tastes like a dream. I find it at Whole Foods or online at Amazon. If you would prefer to taste a different salad dressing than the one I talk about here, check out Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette!
Yes. Rinse them under cool water to remove the excess salt and brine before you prep them.
Try chopping fresh herbs like mint or basil to kick up the flavor of any salad.
This salad pairs well with any main course from steak to baked chicken as it brings a lightness to the table. Great for summer months when you don’t want a heavy meal like the Grilled Cuban Flank Steak. It’s also delicious topped with grilled salmon, raw tuna, or sliced, cooked steak for a complete meal.
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Hearts Of Palm Salad
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Ingredients
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut into half
- ¼ whole small sweet onion cut into thin slivers
- 1 14 oz can of hearts of palm drained, and sliced into ½" thick slices
- ½ whole avocado cut into ½" peices
Dressing:
- ¼ cup flat leaf parsley coarsley chopped
- zest from 1 lime
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- S&P to taste about ¼ teaspoon flakey sea salt
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, hearts of palm, onion, and avocado to a bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking all of the ingredients together.
- Add to the vegetables and combine.
Leah says
This hearts of palm are a nice change from the regular salad greens. It is light, flavorful and so refreshing. I added some toasted pumpkin seeds for an extra crunch and it was just perfect. Yummy! Looking forward to experiment with some of the variations next time!
Jill says
You had me at avocado! I loved this recipe so much. The flavor combination is fantastic, and the heart of the palm is something I never thought to use. I also loved the added tuna. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
Yum