Palmito Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly zesty, Palmito Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender hearts of palm, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is elevated with a simple yet flavorful dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is a refreshing choice for summer gatherings, light lunches, or a colorful side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley and balanced with a delightful tangy-sweet finish, this gluten-free and vegetarian salad is guaranteed to impress. Serve chilled for the ultimate refreshing bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams hearts of palm
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the hearts of palm under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and cucumber.
Finely chop the parsley leaves and sprinkle them over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the sliced hearts of palm to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for an extra-refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 903 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*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.
