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Ensalada de Palmito (Hearts of Palm Salad) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
VERSION 1:
2 cans of Hearts of Palm
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of mustard
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
pepper to taste.
Shredded lettuce with vinagrette

VERSION 2:
2 (16 ounce) cans hearts of palm
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth (remove fat) or 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
ground pepper
salt, very small amount (optional)
lettuce leaf
Directions:
Directions:
VERSION 1:
Chop the hearts of palm in squares of about 1/2 cm x 1/2 and fold them into the rest of the ingredients previously mixed. It is served on lettuce nests which already has vinaigrette added to it. It also can be served as an horse d’oeuvres on Melba toast or crackers.

VERSION 2:
1-Drain the hearts of palm, cut them into half inch pieces, and put them into a large bowl. Stir in the chopped red and yellow pepper along with the chopped parsley.
2-To prepare the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, chicken or vegetable broth, and olive oil in a small bowl.
3-Drizzle the dressing over the hearts of palm mixture and toss gently.
4-Season to taste with salt (optional) and pepper.
5-For best results, let the ingredients sit on the counter for 15-30 minutes before serving. Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves, spoon the salad on top and serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
A light crisp salad which is refreshing and not at all heavy. Hearts of palm taste a bit like artichoke hearts but have a touch more crunch like a water chestnut.

 

 

 

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