Palm Heart and Hearts of Palm Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A refreshing Brazilian salad combining tender palm hearts and hearts of palm with a zesty citrus vinaigrette and fresh herbs. This Brazilian-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned hearts of palm, fresh palm hearts, cherry tomatoes into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 (14 oz) can, drained and sliced canned hearts of palm
• 1 cup, sliced fresh palm hearts
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 (14 oz) can sliced and drained hearts of palm with 1 cup fresh palm hearts sliced into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 medium thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Step 5: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.