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Heart of Palm Salad

A crisp and refreshing salad featuring sliced hearts of palm, poached shrimp, julienned vegetables, fresh mint, and a zesty lime dressing.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

VietnameseSaladStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans hearts of palm, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled
  • 2 carrot, julienned
  • 1 English cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, torn
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 Thai chili, minced
  • 1/4 cup fried shallots

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a small pot of water to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb peeled medium shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until opaque and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F, then drain and chill in cold water.

  3. 3

    Whisk together 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 minced Thai chili in a bowl until the sugar dissolves completely.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cans thinly sliced hearts of palm, cooked medium shrimp, 2 julienned carrot, 1 julienned English cucumber, and 1/2 cup torn fresh mint.

  5. 5

    Pour dressing over salad, toss to combine, and top with 1/4 cup fried shallots before serving.

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Questions

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Heart of Palm Salad?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Heart of Palm Salad uses 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled.

Can I make Heart of Palm Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Heart of Palm Salad comes from 2 Thai chili, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Heart of Palm Salad low-carb?

A serving of Heart of Palm Salad carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

Does Heart of Palm Salad contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Heart of Palm Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 210 calories, with 16 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Heart of Palm Salad?

It is not a good candidate. The base of Heart of Palm Salad is carrot, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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