All About the Heart Salad

Celebrate the rich, heart-healthy flavors in our vibrant "All About the Heart Salad." This no-cook recipe is a tribute to tender, nutrient-packed ingredients like crisp romaine hearts, tangy artichoke hearts, and delicate hearts of palm. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy diced avocado, and a zesty lemon-tarragon dressing lightly sweetened with honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), this salad is a refreshing addition to any table. Optional Parmesan shavings add a savory touch, while the whole dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, this salad is a simple yet elegant way to embrace wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired dining! Keywords: heart-healthy salad, easy salad recipe, no-cook salad, Mediterranean salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 whole Romaine hearts
• 1 cup Artichoke hearts (canned or jarred)
• 1 cup Hearts of palm (sliced)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 whole Avocado (diced)
• 1 whole Lemon (juice and zest)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh tarragon (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese shavings (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the romaine hearts. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Drain the artichoke hearts and slice them into quarters if they are whole or large. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Drain and slice the hearts of palm into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Add them to the bowl along with the halved cherry tomatoes and diced avocado.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced tarragon, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss everything together to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle the salad with Parmesan cheese shavings before serving.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, heart-healthy flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	966.9 grams (966.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1106

Total Fat 82.30g	106%
Saturated Fat 19.90g	99%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 2868mg	125%
Total Carbohydrate 71.40g	26%
Dietary Fiber 31.60g	113%
Total Sugars 16.90g
Protein 36.70g	73%

Vitamin D 24IU	119%
Calcium 853mg	66%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 2044mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.1%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 24.3%