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White bowl plate with avocado, heart of palm and red onion salad on a grey surface.

Hearts of Palm Salad

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Fresh and flavorful, this simple salad has to be one of the easiest recipes ever. It's perfect for barbecues, potlucks, and when you find perfect avocados. The better the ingredients you can find, the best result you'll get. 

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 medium red onion
  • 6 canned hearts of palm
  • 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette by mixing the oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Adjust seasoning to your taste. 
  2. Slice half of the avocado in wedges, and dice the other half.
  3. Thinly slice the onion. 
  4. Slice the hearts of palm.
  5. Arrange the diced avocados and half the ingredients between two plates. 
  6. Drizzle half the dressing among the two. Toss lightly to mix. 
  7. Arrange the rest of the sliced avocados, onion, and hearts of palm on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle the rest of the dressing, dividing equally. 
  8. Or simply put them in a large salad bowl, depending on the number of servings you're making.
  9. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • Avocado: it should be cut at the last minute to avoid it turning brown. I recommend Haas avocados but any variety that you like works. 
  • Hearts of palm: buy a good brand as inferior ones tend to add one or two hard stalks in the mix that you won't be able to use.
  • Author: Paula Montenegro
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/3
  • Calories: 329
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 708.2 mg
  • Fat: 31 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
  • Fiber: 7.4 g
  • Protein: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg