I have an obsession with hearts of palm and am always trying new ways to incorporate them. This salad is one of my favorite creations.
Hearts of Palm Salad
(Prepare your desired amount of salad fixings, for one or several servings).
Romaine lettuce, washed and torn
White onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Canned hearts of palm, sliced thinly
If making a single salad serving, mound fixings on a plate and drizzle with dressing (recipe below). If making a full salad, place fixings in a salad bowl, toss with dressing and serve immediately.
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon light sour cream
1 small clove garlic, squeezed through garlic press
Salt & pepper to taste
Whisk dressing ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Note:
Canned hearts of palm can be found in most grocery stores, usually near the canned artichoke hearts.
I'm always looking for new vegetables and new salads. Hearts of Palm has been on my list to try! This looks delicious!
Posted by: Robin Zaas | January 09, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Serena, when I was out for my weekly shop, I passed the Hearts of Palm, and thought "hmmmmm...." and put it in my cart, remembering how delicious your salad looked here. We tried it last night with our Sunday dinner. Delicious! Thanks so much for a easy and tasty new way to eat our veggies. :)
Posted by: Erin | January 09, 2012 at 07:34 AM
Hearts of palm! What a great idea. Greens are flowing from the garden and I'm constantly looking for new ideas to use them up. Thanks for the recipe!
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Posted by: Stevie | January 04, 2012 at 05:20 AM
This really looks good. I have never tried "hearts of palm"; perhaps it is time I did. Happy Tuesday :)
Posted by: Monica | January 03, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Hi Serena, WHat is hearts of palm? Not something we've ever heard of in Australia!
Posted by: Brenda | January 03, 2012 at 02:20 PM
Looks awesome!
Posted by: ALisa' | January 03, 2012 at 12:05 PM
I have that feeling about anything artichokee(another make up word) so I will be trying heart of palm esp, if the two are close in the grocery aisle. Thanx!
Posted by: Judi | January 03, 2012 at 07:55 AM
serena - we call this swamp cabbage in the south. After it is cut from the palm we boil it up (takes forever!) usually with some bacon thrown in for seasoning. Had "heart of palm" at a fancy dancy restaurant years later and realized it was just our good ol' swamp cabbage. Love, love the stuff!
Posted by: lisa thomas | January 03, 2012 at 06:56 AM
One of my good friends is obsessed with heart of palm as well. I will have to try it! And the salad you made, thanks!
Posted by: Amanda/Bullfrogs and Bulldogs | January 03, 2012 at 06:54 AM
Same here, never tried them. They are on my grocery list so here's to something new in 2012!
Posted by: Junebug | January 03, 2012 at 06:52 AM
Well, you have inspired me to try something new. Thank you for sharing.~Kelly
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Posted by: Kelly | January 03, 2012 at 06:39 AM
I've never had heart of palm but you have me intrigued to try them.
Posted by: Kelly | January 03, 2012 at 06:24 AM