Avocado–Hearts of Palm Salad

Health Staff
Updated
Prepare this salad as close to the serving time as possible?no more than 15 to 20 minutes before?or the avocado will discolor.

Yields: About 1 cup

Prep Time time: 15 minutes

Total Time time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 lime zest

  • 1 lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/4 kosher salt

  • 1 large ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1/2 drained, coarsely chopped canned hearts of palm (about half a 15-oz. can)

  • 3 finely chopped cilantro

  • 2 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)

Nutrition

calories 121

fat 11g

saturated fat 2g

cholesterol 0mg

fiber 4g

protein 2g

carbohydrate 6g

sodium 203mg

iron 1mg

calcium 24mg

Directions

  1. 1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lime zest and juice, garlic and salt until combined. 2. In a medium bowl, combine avocado, hearts of palm, cilantro and scallions. Pour dressing over avocado mixture and gently fold together. Season with additional salt, if desired.