ASPARAGUS-PALM HEART SALAD W/COCONUT LIME DRESSING

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Asparagus-Palm Heart Salad w/Coconut Lime Dressing image

This is a delicious chilled salad from Hawaii.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

SALAD:
20 large asparagus spears, blanched and chilled
1 lb hearts of palm, thinly sliced
1 large japanese cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 lb mixed baby greens
1/4 c roasted macadamia nuts, chopped (garnish)
COCONUT LIME DRESING:
1/2 c coconut milk
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
1/8 c lime juice
3 Tbsp honey
1 c canola oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl combine asparagus, hearts of palm, cucumber and mixed baby greens.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. To serve, sprinkle macadamia nuts on each serving.

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