Asparagus Hearts Of Palm And Carrot Salad Recipes

AVOCADO, ASPARAGUS, AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

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.

ASPARAGUS, HEARTS OF PALM AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and spin dry the spinach leaves. Arrange on small platter.
• Snap stems off asparagus & steam or boil until tender-crisp. Don't over-cook!
• Steam or boil carrots until tender-crisp. Don't over-cook!
• Drain hearts of palm and rinse twice. Cut into medium sized slices.
• Mix asparagus, carrots and hearts of palm and arrange over spinach leaves.
• Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt & pepper together. Whisk well or put in blender.
• Drizzle over salad until all of it has a light coating.
• Serve immediately.

HEARTS OF PALM AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together the salad ingredients in a bowl: spinach, hearts of palm, tomatoes, avocados, s, nuts.
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a cruet or jar; shake vigorously.
• Toss together and serve!

HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar until smooth. Cut peel and pith from tangerine and, holding fruit over a small bowl (to catch juice) cut sections free from membranes, discarding seeds.
• Rinse and drain hearts of palm and diagonally cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Pit and peel avocado and cut into 10inch pieces. Tear arugula into bite-size pieces and add to dressing with tangerine and juice, hearts of palm, and avocado.
• Toss salad to coat with dressing and season with salt and pepper.

HEARTS-OF-PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Shred the hearts of palm by cutting them lengthwise in very thin strips. Toss with the white wine and scallion greens. Marinate 30 minutes before serving.
• Final presentation: On a large, colorful, round platter, arrange the papaya salad on one side in a semicircle. Arrange the hearts-of-palm salad on the other side. Mound the okra salad in the center. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or alone, as a first course.

HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Place the arugula in a large serving bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss gently to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Scatter the artichoke hearts and hearts of palm on top. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the Parmigiano-Reggiano on top. Serve.

LEMONY ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHAVED CHEESE AND NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread pistachios in an even layer and toast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool enough to handle, then roughly chop.
• Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 1-inch water. Place steam basket on top, cover and bring to a simmer. Steam asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Finely chop 3 tablespoons mixed soft herbs. In a medium bowl, combine shallot, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk in oil, then stir in pistachios, cheese and chopped herbs.
• To serve, drizzle asparagus with oil and salt to taste. Dollop with dressing, tear remaining 1/2 cup herbs on top, and sprinkle generously with more cheese. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

MEXICAN AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all all salad ingredients lightly.
• Place all dressing ingredients in a small jar, cover and shake very well for about 30 seconds.
• Pour dressing over salad.
• Place garnishes over salad and serve.

CHILLED HEARTS OF PALM WITH ASPARAGUS AND COCONUT LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine asparagus, hearts of palm, cucumber and mixed baby greens.
• In a medium-size bowl combine coconut milk, rice wine vinegar, lime juice and honey. Stir with a wire whisk while slowly adding canola oil in a steady stream. Once all the oil is incorporated, season to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad, and toss gently.
• To serve, sprinkle macadamia nuts on each serving.