Hearts of Palm and Chickpea Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Hearts of Palm and Chickpea Salad is a quick and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender rounds of hearts of palm, protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of red onion, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, a touch of honey, and garlic, it’s a vibrant fusion of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled proteins, or a potluck favorite. Plus, it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and loaded with wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a truly satisfying bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz (1 can, drained and sliced into rounds) Hearts of palm
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Chickpeas
- 1 medium (diced) Cucumber
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and slice the hearts of palm into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and place them in a large salad bowl.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the bowl with the hearts of palm.
Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley. Add the onion and parsley to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, then pour it over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad to combine and coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 874 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 698 mg | 15% | |
*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.
