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Asparagus-and-Tomato-Salad-with-Hearts-of-Palm-Recipe

Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Hearts of Palm

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This Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Hearts of Palm is a flavorful blend of fresh asparagus, heart of palm, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s a quick and healthy dish perfect for a light lunch or side at dinner.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, ends snapped off and cut into diagonal slices
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced heart of palm
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup sliced chives or green onion
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 1/2 T extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Drain hearts of palm in a colander.
  2. Boil salted water in a medium pot (a little less than 1 tsp. salt).
  3. Trim woody ends from asparagus by snapping one piece and matching the length for others.
  4. Slice asparagus diagonally into pieces about 1 1/2 inches long (around 2 cups).
  5. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes; do not overcook!
  6. Drain asparagus in a colander.
  7. Mix lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon in a bowl, whisk in olive oil slowly to form a dressing.
  8. Place asparagus in a large bowl, add about 2 tablespoons of dressing, and stir to coat. Let marinate while prepping other ingredients.
  9. Slice hearts of palm into rings and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Slice chives or green onions.
  10. Gently combine hearts of palm, tomatoes, and marinated asparagus. Add more dressing if needed to moisten all ingredients.
  11. Stir in chives, season with salt and pepper, and serve promptly.

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Notes

For best flavor, serve the salad fresh and eat it in one sitting as it does not store well in the fridge.
Adjust seasoning as you prefer, particularly since the asparagus was boiled in salted water.
Feel free to add other fresh herbs for additional flavor.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing, Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 205
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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