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Summer Hearts of Palm Salad

Summer Hearts of Palm Salad is refreshing and healthy. You only need a few ingredients to make it. Enjoy it as a starter, a side dish, or bring it to your next potluck! This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Summer Hearts of Palm Salad

Have you ever eaten Hearts of Palm?

Did you know they are the inner portion of the stem of the cabbage palm, 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!

Hearts of Palm also remind me of artichoke hearts.

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.

Summer Hearts of Palm Salad

For a delicious warm-weather meal, I like to include Summer Hearts of Palm Salad.

It goes very well with Tropical Chickpea Salad or White Bean Cherry Tomato Basil Salad.

You could also serve it as a side dish with Beer-Marinated Portobello Tacos or Potato Tacos with Massaged Kale.

Or enjoy it along side some chips and Fresh Pineapple Salsa.

And you can’t go wrong with Raw Key Lime Pie for dessert.

Summer Hearts of Palm Salad

Looking for 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.

Now let’s make Summer Hearts of Palm Salad!

Summer Hearts of Palm Salad is refreshing and healthy. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, and perfect for potlucks!

Summer Hearts of Palm Salad
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Summer Hearts of Palm Salad

Summer Hearts of Palm Salad is refreshing and healthy. Enjoy it as a side or bring it to your next potluck!

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Fusion
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 140 kcal
Author Amy Katz

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

  1. Add all the ingredients in a large bowl. Carefully fold to combine.

  2. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator and enjoy later!

Recipe Notes

If you make Summer Hearts of Palm Salad, or any of the other recipes on the website, I would love to see your creations! 

Use the hashtag #veggiessavetheday on Instagram and tag Veggies Save The Day so I don’t miss seeing what’s cooking in your kitchen. In addition, you can post your photos on the Facebook page Veggies Save The Day. 

Nutrition Facts
Summer Hearts of Palm Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Potassium 357mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2.5%
Vitamin C 14.3%
Calcium 5.2%
Iron 2.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Amy this salad looks delicious! I also love hearts of palm, I like to use them as a sub for mozzarella in a caprese salad but they are also very reminiscent of artichoke hearts! I’ll have to try your recipe next time!

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    • Thank you, Karissa! I like that idea. I’ve also used hearts of palm to make ceviche. It’s interesting how many ways it can be used!

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  4. This salad looks and sounds amazing. I love avocado.! This is a must this summer! The photos make me want to eat the salad now! 🙂

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  10. I love hearts of palm. I actually have almost the same salad on my blog too…also from 2015…ha! Great minds for years I guess! Perfect dish for all those summer BBQs coming up!

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  12. This sounds like the perfect summer salad. I’ve eaten hearts of palm a couple times and it was so goood! I really need to try to make this. I love simple salads!

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