Marinated Hearts of Palm Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Marinated Hearts of Palm Salad is the perfect blend of crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Featuring tender hearts of palm, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed with a zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), every bite is a harmonious mix of textures and tastes. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this chilled salad is ideal as a light appetizer or a side dish for warm-weather gatherings. Serve it straight from the fridge for a refreshing treat that’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and easy to customize.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz (400g can, drained weight) Hearts of palm
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil
• 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the hearts of palm and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice them into 1/2-inch rounds and set aside.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber, if desired, then cut it into quarters lengthwise and slice thinly. Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes, and thinly slice the red onion. Finely chop the parsley and basil. Combine all prepared vegetables and fresh herbs in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently to coat. Make sure the hearts of palm and vegetables are evenly covered with the dressing.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir the salad again before serving.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a light appetizer or side dish. Optionally, garnish with extra parsley or basil leaves for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6273.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2099.7

Total Fat 76.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 37948.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 141.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 146.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3362.8mg	0%
Iron 37.6mg	0%
Potassium 11119.4mg	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: 27.9%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 48.2%