Description
These heart of palm salad skewers are very versatile. They can be served as an appetizer or main dish depending on the size of the skewers, or even as a side dish for a summer barbecue. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette and dig in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Heart of Palm Salad Skewers:
- 6 heart of palm stalks, cut each stalk in half
- 8 grape tomatoes
- Arugula or spring mix leaves
- 8–16 chunks of red onion (optional)
For the Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- A dash of sugar
- Fresh thyme leaves to sprinkle
Instructions
- To prepare the salad, assemble 4 heart of palm salad skewers by inserting and alternating heart of palm chunks, grape tomatoes, salad leaves, and chunks of red onion (optional) as shown in the pictures, or as desired. Each of our skewers contains 3 heart of palm chunks, 2 grape tomatoes, salad leaves, and 2 to 4 chunks of red onion. Once skewers are assembled, chill in refrigerator for about 30 minutes, covered with a wet paper towel.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together well until obtaining a thick and homogeneous dressing. Drizzle the heart of palm salad skewers with the dressing, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and serve!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: Brazilian