Hearts of Palm Salad

By á-49086

Very pretty salad for a party. Festive for Christmas and looks pretty in a crystal bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. asparagus
• 2 (14 oz) cans hearts of palm
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbs chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 2 Tbs Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3/4 cup olive oil "Bertolli"

Preparation

Step 1

Cut asparagus into bite sized pieces at an angle. Steam until tender then plunge into an ice bath and dry well. Rinse the hearts of palm and cut into bite sized pieces. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Combine asparagus, hearts of Palm and tomatoes in a salad bowl and toss.

In a food processor (or French whip) blend lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar, and pepper. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.