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Hearts Of Palm And Avocado Salad

Courses: Salads, Vegetarian
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 teaspoons 15mlRipe avocados - peeled, pitted, (medium)
  And cubed
1   Hearts of palm - (14 oz) - drained, cubed
1   Red onion - thinly sliced (large)
4 cups 440g / 15ozMixed salad greens
  Vinaigrette
1/4 cup 59mlWhite wine vinegar
1/4 cup 59mlOrange juice
1 teaspoon 5mlDijon mustard
1/2 cup 118mlOlive oil
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

In large bowl, combine avocados, hearts of palm and onion; toss lightly.

Make Vinaigrette: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, orange juice and mustard until well blended. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended. Stir in basil and salt and pepper to taste.

Add enough vinaigrette to avocado mixture to lightly coat; toss gently.

Divide greens among 4 plates and serve salad over mixed greens.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Serving: 350 Cal; 4g Prot; 22g Total Fat (4 Sat. Fat); 13g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 256mg Sod.; 6g Fiber.

Description:

"This salad includes two staples of the Caribbean isles -- avocado and hearts of palm, whose delicate flavors complement each other well."

Source:
Vegetarian Times, March 2002

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