🇲🇺 Mauritian Cuisine

Salade de Palmiste

Heart of Palm Salad

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 122 kcal

Delicate shaved hearts of palm dressed with lime vinaigrette, fresh herbs, and chilli, a refreshing luxury salad unique to Mauritius.

Ingredients

1 Slice heart of palm into thin rounds or shave with a mandoline for delicate ribbons.
2 Combine with sliced onion, diced tomatoes, chillies, and fresh coriander in a bowl.
3 Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
4 Dress the salad and toss gently to avoid breaking the delicate palm pieces.
5 Let rest for five minutes to allow flavours to meld, then serve as a fresh starter.

Did You Know?

A single heart of palm requires sacrificing an entire palm tree, which is why this salad was historically a dish for the wealthy plantation owners.