Heartthrob Salad for 2

[Guest guest]

Heartthrob Salad

A zesty salsa-like mixture of tomato, kalamata olives, and hearts of palm

flavors

this salad. Hearts of palm, which taste similar to artichoke hearts, come

from t

he cabbage palm tree. Look for jars of hearts of palm near the artichoke

hearts

in your market.

 

1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomato

2 TB minced fresh parsley

1 TB chopped pitted kalamata olives

1 TB white wine vinegar

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp. olive oil

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 jar (14.8 oz.) hearts of palm

1-1/2 cups thinly sliced Bibb lettuce leaves

1 tsp. grated fresh Parmesan cheese

 

Place first 9 ingredients in a medium bowl; toss gently to combine.

 

Remove 3 hearts of palm from jar; reserve remaining hearts of palm for

another use.

Dice 1 heart of palm; add to tomato mixture. Cover and chill at least 2

hours.

 

Cut remaining 2 hearts of palm in half lengthwise. Arrange 2 hearts of palm

halves,

3/4 cup lettuce, and 3/4 cup tomato mixture on each of 2 salad plates.

 

Top each serving with 1/2 teaspoon cheese.

 

Yield: 2 servings

 

Nutrition Information:

Per serving = calories 66 (40% from fat), fat 2.9 g (sat  0.4 g,  mono 1.5

g,  poly 0.5 g),

protein 2.8 g,  carbs 9.7 g,  fiber 2.8 g,  cholesterol 0.0 mg,

iron 2mg, sodium 378 mg, calcium 56 mg.