Mediterranean Diet Hearts of Palm Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean Diet Hearts of Palm Salad! This no-cook recipe is a refreshing medley of tender hearts of palm, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed with crumbled feta and fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and basil. The zesty homemade dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of Dijon mustard, perfectly ties everything together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side dish, this salad embodies the best of Mediterranean cuisine—simple, nutritious, and bursting with flavor. Ideal for healthy eating enthusiasts, it's a go-to recipe for anyone following the Mediterranean diet or looking for a quick and delicious way to boost their vegetable intake.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the hearts of palm. Drain and rinse the hearts of palm, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 4
Halve the Kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced hearts of palm, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 6
Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely and add them to the salad mixture.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine all flavors.
Step 9
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to one hour to allow the flavors to develop.
Step 10
Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Hearts of Palm Salad as a light meal or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1438.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1282.5 |
| Total Fat 107.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6365.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.9g | |
| Protein 31.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium 985.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2296.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories