How to Make Hearts of Palm Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hearts of palm salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy side for any meal. This salad is made with tender hearts of palm, a vegetable harvested from the inner core of certain palm trees. They have a delicate yet slightly crunchy texture, and a slightly nutty and mildly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with a variety of ingredients. In this recipe, hearts of palm are the star of the show, mixed with a zesty dressing and...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (14.25 ounce) cans hearts of palm, drained and sliced
  • 2 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • ½ cup white wine or champagne vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar green olives, sliced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 2 tablespoons bacon bits

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing mix, vinegar, and water until well blended. Whisk in olive oil. Add hearts of palm to the bowl, and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
  • Before serving, sprinkle the green and black olives, and bacon bits over the salad.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 1755mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 36mg