Hearts of Palm Salad

Sometimes the simplest of flavors make the most delicious bites. Hearts of palm, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados in a simple lemon dressing. So easy and so delicious! It’s makes a great starter salad or side dish. And sometimes I eat it as a main dish for lunch with a side of crusty bread.

Hearts of palm ~ Heart of palm is the edible inner core of certain types of palm trees. This vegetable is white and tubular and tastes like a mild artichoke. I know you guys love artichokes based on the popularity of my Buffalo Chickpea and Artichoke Taquitos and my Mediterranean Pasta w/ Roasted Red Peppers & Artichokes, so I’m confident you’ll love this hearts of palm salad, too!

Hearts of palm contain fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium, and protein. It is also low in fat and cholesterol free. [source]

Tomatoes ~ I like using cherry or grape tomatoes and cutting them in half so they’re about the same size as the hearts of palm rings.

Cucumbers ~ Cucumbers are cool, crisp and hydrating. Their mild flavor complements the briny hearts of palm and sweet tomatoes, well.

Avocado ~ Avocado has a wonderfully creamy texture that helps to bring the whole salad together.

Chop the ingredients and toss them in a bowl together. Drizzle the simple lemon vinaigrette over the hearts of palm salad and mix to combine.

Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to eat.

Storage

This Hearts of Palm Salad will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. If possible, only add the avocado when ready to serve as it will start to brown once cut.

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