Best Asparagus Palm Heart Salad Wcoconut Lime Dressing Recipes

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.

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.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in a small jug.
• Snap woody ends from asparagus and place in a steamer for 4-5 minutes until they are crisp tender.
• Then plunge them into ice cold water to stop cooking process.
• Drain onto small towel and pat dry.
• Serve as an appetiser, using chives sprinkled on top as a garnish.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over top.

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.

HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a covered jar and shake vigorously to mix.
• For the salad, combine the hearts of palm, peppers, artichoke hearts, and olives in a bowl.
• Pour the dressing over and mix well; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• When ready to serve, place the mixed greens on chilled salad plates, divide the heart of palm mixture evenly over the plates and arrange the hard-boiled egg slices and tomatoes over the top.

HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Slice tomato and lime and place on a large service plate. Slice long ways the hearts of palm and lay on top of tomato. Slice and lay the red pepper around the plate. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Drizzle over the salad.

LEMONY HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/4 cup sliced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain. Toss with 2 cups sliced hearts of palm, 1 cup sliced celery and some chopped parsley. Add 3 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over arugula drizzled with olive oil.
• Serves: 4 Calories: 130 Total Fat: 11 grams Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams Protein: 3 grams Total carbohydrates: 7 grams Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 462 milligrams

PALM HEART SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: Mix the first 4 ingredients and then drizzle olive oil in slowly while stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Assemble all the salad ingredients in a bowl and serve the dressing on the side.

SPRING ASPARAGUS, HAM AND POTATO SALAD - HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Make up the dressing by putting all the dressing ingredients into a jar and shaking it well. The dressing can be made up well in advance.
• Choose two attractive plates or bowls and start to assemble the salad.
• Place the potatoes on the plate/bowl first and then arrange the strips of ham & asparagus spears over the top - gently mix through to "just" mingle the ingredients together.
• Next, scatter the minced/finely diced red onion over and then the sliced cornichons - if you are using them.
• Pour over the honey & mustard dressing - giving the salad a liberal dousing!
• Season and scatter the chopped chives and/or the chopped chervil over the top.
• Serve with crusty bread & a glass of crisp, chilled white Chablis or Chardonnay!
• Optional ideas:.
• You could also add peas, broad beans, olives or crispy bacon!