| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 207 | 15g | 2g | 20g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 12g | 4g | 3g | 0.1g |
Welcome fellow food enthusiasts! With the essence of New York’s multicultural makeup always lingering in my dishes, today I bring to your table a healthy, vibrant dish that captures the heart of the Big Apple’s dynamic culinary scene – Citrusy Hearts of Palm Salad. A cool and tangy blend of fruits and vegetables that sings with the flavors of my beloved city – a place that’s as much about the ethnic exotic as it is about the homey familiar.
An Ode to Health and Flavor
This Citrusy Hearts of Palm Salad is an ideal dish for the health-conscious among us. The hearts of palm are not just delightfully crunchy and uniquely flavorful, they are also packed with potassium, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and beneficial fats. Then we have the citrus fruits – the oranges, grapefruits, and lime – that bring significant amounts of vitamin C to the table, boosting the immune system and bringing a zippy fresh flavor profile that pairs so well with the hearts of palm.
A Recipe Reminiscent of Tropic Climes…and Great as a Side!
The marriage of citrus flavors and the crunchiness of hearts of palm in this salad recipe hints of the tropics and is reminiscent of the delightful African pickled hearts of palm salads. Paired with foods that have a rich, bold quality, like a juicy pan-fried steak or an earthy, zesty Mediterranean baked chicken, this salad makes for a delicious, balanced meal.
Being an actor, I often need healthy and energizing meals to keep me going, and this salad does exactly that. The refreshing combination of citrus and unique tasting hearts of palm, the jolt of zing from the lime, the touch of sweetness brought by a dribble of honey, all decorated by the sharp, refreshing notes of chopped fresh mint. A dish emblematic of my home, New York – diverse, colorful, bold, and unapologetically delicious.
And so, I invite you to dive into this Citrusy Hearts of Palm Salad and explore the city’s culinary spirit through this fresh, healthy, and utterly vibrant dish.
What You’ll Need
- 1 1/2 cups of hearts of palm, sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 grapefruits, peeled and segmented
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
- 6 cups of mixed salad greens
Method
Step One
Begin by preparing the citrus fruits. Peel and segment the two oranges and two grapefruits. Be sure to remove all of the white pith as it can add a bitter taste to the salad.
Step Two
Slice the hearts of palm into bite-sized pieces.
Step Three
Next, make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the juice and zest of one lime with the olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until it is well combined.
Step Four
Place the mixed salad greens in a large bowl. Add the sliced hearts of palm and citrus segments. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step Five
Chop the fresh mint and sprinkle it over the salad. Give everything one final toss to distribute the mint throughout the salad. Finally, serve the salad immediately and enjoy your citrusy hearts of palm salad.
