Hearts of Palm Salad is refreshing and easy to make with only a few ingredients like tomato, cucumber, and avocado. It’s naturally vegan and gluten free and perfect for summer.
What are Hearts of Palm?
Hearts of Palm are the inner portion of the stem of the cabbage palm, which is Florida’s official state tree.
This vegetable resembles white asparagus stalks and is delicately flavored.
I wonder who first discovered this stem is edible and delicious.
Their taste reminds me of artichoke hearts.
And you can find them in cans or jars in most markets.
They add an exotic twist to a classic summer salad of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
Hearts of Palm Salad Ingredients
I love the ingredients in this salad because they are all part of a healthy plant-based Mediterranean diet:
- hearts of palm
- cucumber
- tomatoes
- avocado
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- salt
That’s it!
It’s so fresh and simple.
And to make the salad all you need to do is slice the hearts of palm and other vegetables, combine them in a bowl, and toss them with the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
You can serve it right away or refrigerate until later.
Part of an easy summer meal
For a delicious warm-weather dinner, I like to combine Hearts of Palm Salad along with other dishes.
It goes very well with everything from Chimichurri Tacos with Mushrooms to Cherry Tomato Pasta with Fresh Basil.
And you can’t go wrong with Raw Key Lime Pie for dessert.
Or for a light lunch, I love it alongside another cold dish like Marinated Artichoke Hearts Pasta Salad or Middle Eastern Bean Salad (Balela).
More ways to use hearts of palm
I recommend you try them in Tostadas with Hearts of Palm Ceviche or Mango Habanero Hearts of Palm Ceviche.
You can also add them to a simple green salad.
And my friend Melissa uses them to make Vegan Crab Cakes.
Hearts of Palm Salad Recipe
This recipe serves 4 as a side dish. If you have leftovers, they can be refrigerated for a day or two, but this salad is best fresh. It’s perfect for bringing to potlucks and pairs well with other cuisines like Mexican and Italian.
If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars!
Hearts of Palm Salad with Avocado
Ingredients
- 1 can hearts of palm, (14 ounces) rinsed, patted dry, and sliced into circles (don't worry if they fall apart.)
- 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 olive oil
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a large bowl. Carefully fold to combine.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator and enjoy later!
Sharon
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!
Amy
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Sharon! Radishes are a great addition.