Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad
Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish featuring tender, mild-flavored hearts of palm and creamy avocado as its stars. It typically includes a simple dressing of lime or lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs like cilantro, often with additions like red onion, tomatoes, or a light vinaigrette. The dish is popular throughout Latin America, particularly in coastal regions of Brazil, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is relatively low in carbohydrates and high in healthy monounsaturated fats from the avocado. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin K, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it highlights the use of a unique vegetable harvested from the inner core of certain palm trees, a practice with deep roots in tropical regions. Nutritionally, it's an excellent plant-based source of healthy fats and fiber, making it both satisfying and nutrient-dense.
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