Avocado, Palm Hearts and Coriander Salad

I saw some tins of palm hearts at one of my regular stores at a very reasonable price so threw a few in my trolley, thinking that I could make a few salad dishes with them.  First, I made this salad which has a delicious coriander/cilantro dressing which brings a needed “tang” to the dish.  You could try another herb but I think this works the best.  It’s an unusual salad so bring it along to a pot luck or picnic to be the talk of the town as it is delicious!  I placed the salad on a bed of lettuce for a base to the salad.  It doesn’t matter what lettuce you use as long as it’s one you like!  I added a touch of erythritol to the dressing as it was a bit too sharp without it for my taste.  Taste the dressing before you serve it to be sure!

INDREDIENTS

1 14oz can palm hearts, cut into cubes

2 avocados, peeled, stone removed and cut into cubes

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 small head of lettuce

Dressing

1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly cut

1 bunch fresh coriander/cilantro

3 tblspn lemon juice

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 tspn salt

1/2 tspn erthyritol (or other sugar substitute)

METHOD

• Line a serving dish with the lettuce
• Place all of the dressing ingredients into a blender or use a hand blender and blitz until combined.
• In a bowl, place the palm hearts and avocado.  Pour the dressing over and mix well, ensuring that all pieces are coated.
• Place the palm hearts and avocado over the lettuce.
• Serve immediately.
• Eat and enjoy!

Serves 2-4

Nutrition per serving:  417 Calories; 39g Fat; 6g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 7g Net Carb