Heart-Healthy Hearts of Palm Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Hearts of Palm Salad recipe, packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor. Featuring tender hearts of palm, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado, this dish is a celebration of textures and health-conscious eating. Enhanced with the tanginess of fresh lemon juice and the richness of olive oil, the homemade dressing ties all the flavors together beautifully. A sprinkle of walnuts provides a satisfying crunch and a boost of heart-healthy fats, while mixed greens and fresh parsley add freshness and color. Perfect as a light main course or an appetizing side dish, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, making it an ideal choice for quick and nutritious meals. Whether you're aiming for heart-health or simply craving a refreshing, veggie-packed dish, this recipe delivers taste and nourishment with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can, drained and sliced Hearts of palm
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium, diced Cucumber
- 0.25 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1 large, diced Avocado
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.25 cup, chopped Walnuts
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
Sprinkle in the chopped fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the mixed salad greens to the bowl and toss again until everything is well mixed and coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the salad for added crunch and heart-healthy fats.
Serve the salad immediately as a light main course or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 931 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 826 mg | 18% | |
*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.
