Ensalada De Palmitos Hearts of Palm Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly tangy, Ensalada de Palmitos (Hearts of Palm Salad) is a colorful medley of wholesome ingredients perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender hearts of palm, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this light and refreshing dish is elevated by a zippy dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with natural flavors, this no-cook salad is a fantastic gluten-free and vegan option for a quick lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite. Serve it chilled for an extra burst of freshness, and let its simple elegance take center stage at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams hearts of palm
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the hearts of palm. Slice them into 1/2-inch rounds and set aside.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Peel the cucumber (optional) and dice it into small bite-sized pieces.
Finely slice the red onion into thin half-moons.
Chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to form the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3950 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1902 mg | 40% | |
*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.
