High Protein Hearts of Palm Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this High Protein Hearts of Palm Salad, a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring tender hearts of palm, hearty chickpeas, and fluffy quinoa, this salad offers a satisfying boost of plant-based protein. Crisp cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and creamy avocado bring vibrant texture and flavor, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together beautifully. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal warmth, making this salad as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, protein-rich, and gluten-free meal option. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a delightful, crowd-pleasing dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 ounce can hearts of palm
- 15 ounce can chickpeas
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Set aside to cool.
While the quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse the hearts of palm and chickpeas. Slice the hearts of palm into thin rings.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Dice the red bell pepper.
Cut the avocado in half; remove the pit and peel. Dice the avocado flesh.
In a large mixing bowl, combine hearts of palm, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and cooled quinoa.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the salad before serving.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5036 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.5 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3297 mg | 70% | |
*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.
