Marinated Asparagus Hearts of Palm and Cherry Tomatoes

Brighten up your table with this refreshingly vibrant Marinated Asparagus Hearts of Palm and Cherry Tomatoes salad, a perfect blend of fresh, crisp, and tangy flavors! Tender-crisp blanched asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy hearts of palm come together in a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. This easy-to-make dish, ready in just 20 minutes of prep, is the ultimate make-ahead side, as marinating enhances the flavors the longer it chills. Garnished with fresh parsley and bursting with colorful appeal, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe is ideal for everything from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to wow your guests with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 15-ounce can hearts of palm
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the tough ends off your asparagus. Cut into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.

Step 3

Drain the asparagus and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain again and set aside.

Step 4

Drain the hearts of palm and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds.

Step 5

Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters, depending on their size.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the asparagus, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all components are evenly coated.

Step 9

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marinate.

Step 10

Toss the salad again before serving, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1303.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	820.9

Total Fat 64.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4118.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 417.5mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2506.0mg	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: 65.4%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 23.8%