High Protein Hearts of Palm Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious High Protein Hearts of Palm Salad, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Packed with protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, this recipe is balanced with the tender crunch of hearts of palm, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Creamy avocado adds a luxurious texture, while a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together beautifully. This quick and easy salad, ready in just 35 minutes, is not only a powerhouse of plant-based protein but also naturally gluten-free and loaded with fresh vegetables. Garnished with parsley, it’s a light yet filling dish that's ideal for meal preps, potlucks, or as a refreshing side. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying boost of flavor and nutrition!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

While the quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse the hearts of palm and chickpeas. Slice the hearts of palm into thin rings.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Dice the red bell pepper.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half; remove the pit and peel. Dice the avocado flesh.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine hearts of palm, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and cooled quinoa.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.

Step 9

Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the salad before serving.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1984.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1754.8

Total Fat 91.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5035.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 56.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 463.9mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 3296.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 42.6%