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Hearts of Palm Salad

Refresh Your Day with Zesty Hearts of Palm Salad Delight

This refreshing Hearts of Palm Salad mixes crisp veggies with a zesty garlic mustard vinaigrette, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil for a different flavor
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar substitute with apple cider vinegar if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard use yellow mustard for milder taste
  • 1 clove Garlic use roasted garlic for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram oregano can be a substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt regular table salt may be used
  • pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper cayenne can add heat
Salad
  • 1 can Hearts of Palm drained and sliced; artichokes can be used as an alternative
  • 1 medium Red Onion thinly sliced; shallots can be a milder alternative
  • 1 medium English Cucumber contributes crunch, use any cucumber variety
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved; can substitute with grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Pimento-Stuffed Green Olives Kalamata olives can substitute
  • handful Fresh Parsley chopped; cilantro can be used

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large serving bowl
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Prepare Vinaigrette
  1. In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove. Add 1 teaspoon of dried marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk or shake well until blended.
Combine Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large serving bowl, layer in the drained and sliced hearts of palm, thinly sliced red onion, sliced English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and pimento-stuffed green olives. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
Dress the Salad
  1. Drizzle the prepared garlic mustard vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine the flavors without damaging the vegetables.
Marinate
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. After marinating, give the salad a light toss and serve chilled. This salad makes a vibrant side at gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the hearts of palm are drained well and allow the salad to marinate for enhanced flavors. Feel free to substitute ingredients.

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