This light and healthy hearts of palm salad takes just 10 minutes with a sharp knife for a little slicing and chopping to pull together and is the perfect addition to any potluck barbecue.
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“I made this twice over the weekend as a side for BBQ! It was super fast and very delicious! Rave reviews from all around – definitely my go-to summer salad.” -Kimmi, FoodieCrush reader
An Unexpected (But Always Welcome!) Potluck Salad
This stellar side dish was originally inspired by a deli case salad I used to get at Bristol Farms in Los Angeles. Dressed in a super, SUPER simple vinaigrette, it’s quick to pull together and without the mayo and sour cream gooeyness of most potluck salads, it can sit out safely until the party moves from cheers to chow.
I recently remade this hearts of palm salad at my sister’s house while visiting her in Houston, and it’s been on weekly rotation at our house ever since. I love the leftovers mixed in with fresh greens and whatever protein is left over from the night before’s BBQ.
Apparently I’m just efficient that way. Or I just wish to be.
Heidi’s Tips for Recipe Success
- Choose quality hearts of palm. I like the Sun Pix brand when I can find them. They’re budget friendly and never woody.
- Mix it gently. Once sliced, rings of the hearts of palm will break apart, so don’t get too aggressive with this salad and mix it gently.
- Make it your own. This is a super simple recipe that’s easy to customize using your favorite herbs, vinaigrette, and fresh veggies!
The 5 Main Ingredients
The full recipe, with amounts, can be found in the recipe card below.
- Hearts of palm — Yep, these come from palm trees! They’re lightly sweet and crunchy, à la water chestnuts.
- Tomatoes — Use any fresh tomatoes you like. I prefer cherry tomatoes in a variety of colors for maximum juicy sweetness.
- Red onion — Run the slices under cold tap water to remove some of their pungent bite, if desired.
- Italian parsley — Gives the hearts of palm salad a Mediterranean flair.
- Red wine vinaigrette — Your choice of oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper are all that’s needed to dress the salad.
How to Make a Salad with Hearts of Palm
- Toss together the main ingredients. Add the cherry tomatoes (I like to halve mine), hearts of palm, and red onion to a large bowl and gently toss to combine.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette. I prefer doing this in a separate bowl so the ingredients can emulsify.
- Bring it all together. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss once more before serving.
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
Tomato and Hearts of Palm Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
- 1 15- ounce can hearts of palm , drained and sliced into ¼ inch rings
- ¼ cup red onion , thinly sliced or shaved
- ¼ cup Italian parsley , chopped
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, hearts of palm, red onion and parsley in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour vinaigrette over tomato mixture and gently mix. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
What to Serve with Hearts of Palm Salad
- Oven to Grill Baby Back Ribs
- Greek Chicken
- BBQ Chicken Breasts
- Citrus Pan Seared Shrimp
- Daddy’s Baked Hamburgers
More Mayo-Free Potluck Salads
- Greek Chickpea Salad
- Cucumber Yogurt Salad
- Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
- Mediterranean Orzo Salad
- Greek Potato Salad
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Mary Ellen
Could I use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?
Hayley
Yes, you definitely can!
Mary Ellen
Thank you for your answer.
Allison
I love this recipe and make it all the time! A favorite for my family.
I’m glad you enjoyed Alison!
Abe
add an avocado too for extra yumminess.
I skipped the sugar and it was not noticed
Jody Clymer
This is delicious and easy! Thank you so much for this versatile salad.
Nancy
I make this salad on a regular basis, it’s quick and simple and everyone loves it!
Sue
How many people does this recipe feed ?
I’d like to make for a big part y! Thank you
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Jan Attinger
This was a refreshing new salad combination! Just when you thought it all has been done, thanks for your creation!
Becky
I absolutely love this salad!! I can’t quit making it!
Julie
Would water chestnuts work in place of the heart of palms?
Chung cu The K Park
Very Delicious !!! You’re a really good cook
Kimmi
I made this twice over the weekend as a side for BBQ! It was super fast and very delicious! Rave reviews from all around – definitely my go-to summer salad.
SO glad you enjoyed it Kimmi, thanks for sharing here!
Nida Salman
I love heart of palm, made this salad last Sat, for my dinner party and everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe too, Thanks,
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Jennifer
Tomato and Hearts of Palm Salad is my more favorite .
sarah
Simple ingredients and easy, Delicious!!!!! Would eat it again!
Laser
Hearts of palm are the best, but leave out the sugar. No need for the extra calories, not to mention that sugar is addictive! True French vinaigrette has no sugar! Lived in Brazil for years where this dish is a staple: never had it once with sugar :(
Judith Faust
I agree – the first time I did the salad, I left out the sugar (I always do with salad dressings), then this time I had a group whose tastes I didn’t know, so I cut it in half – half a tsp of sugar. I honestly couldn’t taste any difference, so I won’t be using it again. And 2 people liked it so much they insisted on getting the recipe before leaving the house!
This is really a wonderful recipe!
Lesly
This would be good with chopped avocado in it also! Yummy!
Tamar
So glad to see I’m not the only one who loves hearts of palm. They’re such a treat! This salad is gorgeous and right up my alley!
Laura | Tutti Dolci
So gorgeous and fresh, love this salad!
Ron @ fasthealthycooking.net
A fabulous salad! That combination is awesome. I am such a big fan of palm hearts.
The palm hearts are pretty unfamiliar to some, so glad you’re a fan too.
Christine @ WRY TOAST
this looks SO bright and beautiful!!! dying to devour it :) xo
GERRY SPEIRS
I like the balance between you and your hubs…great tastes and lucky neighbours!!
Yep, our neighbors pretty much love us for the food and our leftovers. :)
jeri
I love hearts of palm, but I hardly ever go down the canned aisle in the summer. Thanks for reminding me; this salad looks delicious and so refreshing.