Description
A light and refreshing Hearts of Palm Salad combining tender hearts of palm, fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar. This salad is perfect as a healthy side dish or a light meal, ready in just 21 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 14-ounce cans hearts of palm, drained and thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, halved, seeded and sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad: Place the sliced hearts of palm, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onions, and chopped parsley into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle additional chopped parsley on top for garnish if desired, then serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- This salad can be customized with additional fresh herbs like basil or cilantro according to your taste.
- Hearts of palm are naturally low calorie and provide a great texture, making this salad suitable for light and healthy diets.
- Use gluten-free vinegar to keep the dish gluten-free.
- Can be served as a side dish or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
