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!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Transfer them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and cucumber.

Step 5

Finely chop the parsley leaves and sprinkle them over the vegetables in the salad bowl.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Add the sliced hearts of palm to the salad bowl with the vegetables.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for an extra-refreshing salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1235.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	654.7

Total Fat 46.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3955.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 370.3mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 2171.6mg	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: 58.2%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 32.8%