Imagine a salad so luxurious and refreshing that it feels like a culinary vacation on your plate. This Hearts of Palm, Artichoke, Avocado, and Butter Lettuce Salad is not just a meal—it's a gourmet experience that combines elegant textures, vibrant flavors, and nutritious ingredients. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers and those seeking a quick yet sophisticated lunch, this recipe will elevate your salad game from ordinary to extraordinary in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head butter lettuce, torn
- 1 can hearts of palm, sliced
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce by gently washing the butter lettuce head under cool running water. Pat dry with clean paper towels and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces, placing them in a large salad serving bowl.
- Drain the hearts of palm from the can and slice them diagonally into thin, elegant rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Open the artichoke heart can, drain completely, and quarter each artichoke heart to create bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice into uniform cubes approximately 1/2 inch in size. To prevent browning, immediately toss the avocado cubes with a little lemon juice.
- Thinly slice the red onion using a sharp knife, creating delicate, translucent rings or half-moons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a simple vinaigrette.
- Gently arrange the torn butter lettuce as the base of the salad, then layer hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, diced avocado, and red onion slices on top.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
- Serve immediately at room temperature, optionally garnishing with additional fresh cracked black pepper or herbs like parsley or chives.
Tips
- Choose the freshest butter lettuce possible—look for crisp, bright green leaves without any wilting.
- To prevent avocado browning, add lemon juice immediately after cutting and toss gently.
- For the best flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil in your vinaigrette.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure each bite is balanced and visually appealing.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing to maintain the crispness of the lettuce.
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like basil or dill to customize the flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 205kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
