Mediterranean Diet Hearts of Palm Salad
Bright, fresh, and loaded with Mediterranean flavors, this Hearts of Palm Salad is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and zesty goodness! Featuring tender hearts of palm, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes with minimal prep. The vibrant dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, ties everything together for a burst of flavor in every bite. Garnished with fresh parsley and basil, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a light meal, refreshing side dish, or a stunning addition to your Mediterranean diet repertoire. Whether you're enjoying it on a warm summer day or serving it as part of a healthy spread, this salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Hearts of palm
- 1 large Cucumber
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 20 grams Fresh parsley
- 10 grams Fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the hearts of palm. Drain and rinse the hearts of palm, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the seeds. Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
Halve the Kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced hearts of palm, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely and add them to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine all flavors.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to one hour to allow the flavors to develop.
Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Hearts of Palm Salad as a light meal or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 6365 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 985 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2297 mg | 49% | |
*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.
