Name: Hearts of Palm Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1-14 ounce can hearts of palm; 1 cucumber (peeled and seeded, sliced into half moons); 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 avocado (cubed); 3 Tablespoon lemon juice ((about one lemon)); 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt (to taste)

If you're looking for a light and refreshing salad that's a little out of the ordinary, this lemony hearts of palm salad is for you. It's made with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender hearts of palm, all tossed in a zippy lemon vinaigrette.

Think of it as a cousin to my tomato cucumber salad, but with a fun twist. Hearts of palm add a subtle tang and a unique texture, kind of like a mashup between artichoke hearts and white asparagus. And they're just as easy to use as they are delicious.

You might already be familiar with them from my vegan hearts of palm ceviche, where they shine as the star of the dish. But in this salad, they're more like the glue that binds everything together and elevates each bite.

This hearts of palm salad comes together in about 15 minutes and is ideal for warm-weather meals, light lunches, or sharing at a potluck. It pairs effortlessly with dishes like Mediterranean tofu tacos, baked crispy chickpea burgers, or creamy pasta with sun-dried tomato sauce.

Ingredient info: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

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I also added radishes to this yummy salad, and poured an avocado oil dressing on it. Love hearts of palm. I used to eat swamp cabbage all the time when my relatives would chop it out the the cabbage palm. So good and fresh! Thanks!

- Sharon

Ingredients

Hearts of palm: Available in cans and jars, they can be found at many supermarkets near the artichoke hearts and other specialty vegetables. I prefer to buy ones that are organic and sustainably sourced.
Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes are my preference, but larger firm tomatoes like Roma can be substituted.
Cucumber: I prefer using an English cucumber, but any variety is fine.

Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.

How to make hearts of palm salad

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Slice the hearts of palm into circles and place them in a medium bowl. It's okay if some of them are soft and fall apart. It's not important that they keep their shape.
Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to the bowl.
Carefully toss to combine. Taste and add salt, if needed. Enjoy right away, or cover and refrigerate for later.

Serving suggestions

Bowl of Hearts of Palm Salad surrounded by lemons, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and an avocado.

This lemony hearts of palm salad is incredibly versatile. Serve it as:

A light lunch with crusty bread or Mediterranean yellow rice
A refreshing starter for any warm-weather meal
A vibrant side for tofu and pineapple skewers, vegan burgers, or your favorite pasta

It also travels well and makes a great addition to potlucks or picnics, though it's best enjoyed the day it's made.

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