Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Salad is a vibrant celebration of color and taste. Featuring tender hearts of palm, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with a zesty lime dressing sweetened with a touch of honey. Fresh cilantro adds an aromatic flair, while thinly sliced red onion brings a delicate bite. Perfect as a light appetizer, side dish, or refreshing main course, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or sunny gatherings. Full of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, this salad will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz (1 can, drained) hearts of palm
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain the hearts of palm and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If they are whole, cut them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the English cucumber and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh cilantro.
In a large salad bowl, combine the hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the vegetables and hearts of palm are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2164 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1479 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
