Two Hearts Salad from Artichoke Hearts and Palm
6 servings
30 minutes
The 'Two Hearts' salad is an exquisite dish of Brazilian cuisine featuring tender palm hearts and juicy artichokes. This salad combines freshness and lightness with a rich, refined flavor enhanced by a tangy mustard dressing with lemon and garlic. Palm hearts have a soft, slightly sweet texture, while artichokes add a hint of acidity, making each forkful harmonious and balanced. Bright cherry tomatoes add juiciness and freshness, while lettuce completes the composition with airy greens. 'Two Hearts' is not just a salad; it's a love story of ingredients that perfectly complement each other. It makes for an elegant appetizer for a festive dinner or romantic evening, adding exotic notes to the meal.
1
In a small bowl, mix mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 2.5 teaspoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
2
Slice the palm hearts into thin rounds and quarter the artichokes, then add them to the dressing. Gently mix and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Canned hearts of palm: 400 g
- Canned artichoke hearts: 400 g
3
Cover 6 plates with lettuce leaves. Top with salad and garnish with halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.
- Lettuce: 1 head
- Cherry tomatoes: 12 pieces