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Hearts of Palm Salad with Brazilian Vinaigrette

Brazilian Chopped Salad Recipe (Salada de Palmitos) A zesty gluten-free and vegan salad with tons of crunch! Made with hearts of palm, tomatoes, avocado, fennel, mint and lime.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

For the Brazilian Chopped Salad:
  • 14 ounces hearts of palm
  • 12 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
For the Lime Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

For the Vinaigrette:
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  1. For the vinaigrette: Pour all the ingredients in a jar. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.  Screw the lid on tight and shake to combine.
To Assemble:
  1. Drain the can of hearts of palm, then chop into 1/4-inch rounds. Cut the tomatoes in half. Cut the stems off the fennel bulb. Then cut the bulb in half and remove the core. Lay the fennel bulb halves flat, and slice into thin "shaved" pieces. Cut the avocado into chunks. Cut the onion half, in half again, then slice into thin strips. Finally, chop the fresh mint.
  2. Place the shaved fennel on a large platter (or in salad bowl.) Top with tomatoes, hearts of palm, onion, avocado, and mint. Drizzle the salad dressing over the top and toss.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 1258mg (36%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 1258mg 27%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 375IU 8%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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