Best Apple Avocado And Hearts Of Palm Salad Recipes

Apple, Avocado, and Hearts of Palm Salad image

Provided by GinnyP

Categories Apple

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
3 cups watercress, chopped
2 granny smith apples, peeled,cored,and sliced thin
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
1 cup sliced hearts of palm
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, sugar, lemon juice, paprika, and pepper together; then stir in the chopped fresh chives.
Arrange 3 cups chopped watercress on 6 individual serving plates.
Evenly top each with the apples, avocado, hearts of palm, and walnuts.
Evenly sprinkle dressing over salads and serve.

Avocado, Asparagus, and Hearts of Palm Salad image

Yield makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained, rinsed, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
About 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 avocados, halved, peeled, pitted, and diced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In a medium skillet over high heat, bring 1 inch of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Pat dry and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Add the hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, and onions to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper, and sugar. Gradually whisk in the oil, then pour over the salad and toss to coat the vegetables. Add the diced avocado, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Sprinkle the salad with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.

Avocado, Hearts of Palm, and Red Onion Salad with Coriander Vinaigrette image

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

For vinaigrette
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup fresh coriander
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
For salad
a 14-ounce can hearts of palm, drained
4 California firm-ripe avocados
1 small red onion, sliced thin
Boston lettuce leaves (from about 2 heads)

Steps:

Make vinaigrette:
In a blender purée garlic and coriander with lemon juice, sugar, and salt. With motor running add oil in a stream, blending until dressing is emulsified.
Make salad:
Cut hearts of palm and avocado into 3/4-inch cubes and in a large bowl with a rubber spatula gently toss with onion and vinaigrette until combined well.
Line 8 salad plates with lettuce leaves and mound avocado mixture on top.