Hearts of Palm Salad

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Hearts of palm get their moment in the spotlight in this satisfying salad.

Hearts of Palm Salad

This sturdy and satisfying salad is great because you can make it ahead of time, and it won’t get wilted or soggy. Hearts of palm are one of my family’s favorite foods, which I know is a weird claim to fame. In this recipe, their fabulous, mild flavor (similar to artichoke hearts) and solid but crunchy texture take on the starring role.

“Next time I make this, I’m hiding it from my husband! Absolutely delicious. Thank you.” – Jo-Ann N.

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A little assortment of sliced veggies — cherry tomatoes, radishes, celery, and red onion — add more color and texture to the salad. The slightly creamy vinaigrette is tangy with a bit of mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. It’s very portable, so perfect for a picnic or a potluck. Try this salad with Grilled New York Strip Steaks, Spanish Pork Chops, or a simple Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia recipe.

Pouring dressing from a jar over Hearts of Palm Salad in bowl.

Hearts of Palm Salad: This crisp tender vegetable gets its moment in the spotlight in this pretty, satisfying salad.

Ingredients

Hearts of palm, tomatoes, celery, radishes, and other salad ingredients.

How to Make Hearts of Palm Salad

  1. Make the dressing.
  2. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the hearts of palm, tomatoes, celery, radishes, onions, and parsley. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve.
Tossing Hearts of Palm Salad in bowl.

Tips and Variations

  • Using different colored tomatoes and radishes gives this salad nice pops of color.
  • Try adding a 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest along with the lemon juice for extra brightness.
  • Use whole-grain Dijon mustard to add the texture of the little crunchy seeds.
Hearts of Palm Salad in a small bowl on white table.

Storage and Leftovers

You can make this hearts of palm salad several hours ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge. Leftovers will last for a few days in the fridge, though the added vegetables will lose some of their crispness.

What to Serve With Hearts of Palm Salad

Scooping a portion of Hearts of Palm Salad with spoon and fork in a bowl.

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Hearts of Palm Salad

Hearts of palm get their moment in the spotlight in this satisfying salad.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 People
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Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 14- ounce jars hearts of palm (drained and sliced ½-inch thick)
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1 red onion (quartered and thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley (plus additional to garnish if desired)

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl or container, combine the olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the hearts of palm, tomatoes, celery, radishes, onions, and parsley. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Using different colored tomatoes and radishes gives this salad nice pops of color.
  • Try adding a 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest along with the lemon juice for extra brightness.
  • Use whole grain Dijon mustard to add the texture of the little crunchy seeds.
  • You can make this hearts of palm salad a couple of hours ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Calories: 276.75kcal, Carbohydrates: 40.57g, Protein: 5.02g, Fat: 11.04g, Saturated Fat: 1.62g, Cholesterol: 1.96mg, Sodium: 108.53mg, Potassium: 2690.65mg, Fiber: 3.6g, Sugar: 26.37g, Vitamin A: 761.78IU, Vitamin C: 38.56mg, Calcium: 51.72mg, Iron: 3.14mg
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FAQs

Can you eat whole hearts of palm?

Yes, you absolutely can — hearts of palm are harvested from certain types of palm trees, so the entire plant definitely isn’t edible, but the product that ends up in the can or jar is.

Do you need to wash canned hearts of palm?

Canned hearts of palm usually come in a salty brine, whether jarred or canned. You should briefly rinse them in cold water to get rid of some of that extra sodium.

What do hearts of palm taste like?

On their own, hearts of palm have a texture similar to that of raw asparagus — they have a good, solid crunch to them, but not so solid that they’re hard to bite through. The flavor of hearts of palm is very mild, with some salinity from the brine.

About Katie Workman

Katie Workman is a cook, a writer, a mother of two, an activist in hunger issues, and an enthusiastic advocate for family meals, which is the inspiration behind her two beloved cookbooks, Dinner Solved! and The Mom 100 Cookbook.

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4 Comments

  1. Linda says:

    Always a winner!

  2. Mel says:

    Loved it! It’s a keeper. Textures and flavors are great. I wouldn’t use all of the dressing next time…just a little too much of it for us.

  3. Jo-Ann Nixon says:

    Next time I make this, I’m hiding it from my husband! Absolutely delicious. Thank you.

  4. Mazzu Kirstein says:

    Hello Katie,
    Your Heart of Palm Salad its delicious and the combination of the dressing it was delightful!
    Chef Mazzu Kirstein