Buttery hearts of palm combined with creamy and luxurious avocado is a salad made in heaven.
The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for about 2 days.
For best results, use a great quality extra virgin olive oil. We love Colavita!
Hearts of Palm Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise made with olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil such as Colavita
- 2 14-ounce cans hearts of palm, drained, rinsed, and sliced in ½-inch thick slices
- 2 celery stalks thinly sliced
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Butter lettuce leaves or endive leaves
- Garnish: pomegranate seeds chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Pulse avocado, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, and evoo in a food processor or blender until it becomes a creamy and a thick puree. Make ahead tip: place in a jar or covered container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Toss hearts of palm, celery, and scallions together in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide hearts of palm mixture between lettuce cups and drizzle with avocado dressing. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped flat-leaf parsley as desired.
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Yes, you can.
can i use regular mayonnaise not one made with olive oil
of course! any time.
so maybe two avocados instead of 1 + the olive oil? (Thx so much for your quick response!)
yes, use 2 avocados. I would also add about 1/4 cup of HOT water to the blender or food processor while processing. this will help thin out the dressing. otherwise, you will have a puree that will be too thick. you want the dressing to “kiss” the hearts of palm…not glop over them! ENJOY!
Thank you!!!!
I would use more avocado for a vegan guest. I love olive oil, but it will not bind together and give it body.
wonder if you can substitute olive oil (double up on it) or some other oil instead of the mayo for a vegan guest?