Vegan Hearts of Palm Salad (Salada de Palmito)
Salada de Palmito is a light, crisp, and beloved staple across Brazil — treasured for the delicate, mild flavour and tender‑firm texture of hearts of palm. This fully vegan version keeps the traditional simple, fresh style, pairing sliced hearts of palm with ripe tomatoes, crisp greens, and a bright zesty dressing. It is naturally dairy‑free, egg‑free, and refreshingly light — perfect as a side dish, a light lunch, or part of a full Brazilian meal.
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Time
10 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
đź›’ Ingredients
- #Salad Base;
- 400g canned or jarred hearts of palm (palmito), drained well and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 handfuls fresh lettuce or mixed salad leaves
- ÂĽ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh parsley, oregano, or basil leaves to garnish
- #Simple Zesty Dressing;
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice or white wine vinegar
- ½ tsp salt,, Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of dried oregano or a dash of olive brine
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prep the palmito: Drain hearts of palm thoroughly and pat lightly with kitchen paper to remove excess brine. Slice neatly into rounds or thick chunks.
- 2
Arrange: Place fresh salad leaves on a platter or bowl. Arrange the sliced hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, and red onion over the top.
- 3
Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and herbs until smooth and combined.
- 4
Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before eating. Top with fresh herbs and extra black pepper. Enjoy cold — do not let it sit too long, as hearts of palm are best when fresh and crisp.