Salade Palmiste (Salad Palmis)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Heart of palm, sliced (canned or fresh, drained) — 400 g (14 oz)
- Tomato, diced — 1
- Mayonnaise or vinaigrette — 2 tbsp
- Lime juice — 1 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Lettuce leaves, to serve — a few
Method
- Slice the heart of palm into rounds or thin strips.
- Combine with the diced tomato in a bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise or vinaigrette and lime juice, tossing gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chilled over a bed of lettuce leaves.
Introduction: A refreshing salad made from tender heart of palm, dressed simply with lime and mayonnaise or vinaigrette, once known as ‘millionaire’s salad’ for its rarity.
Cultural Background: Heart of palm was traditionally so labour-intensive to harvest, requiring the felling of a palm tree, that this salad earned the nickname ‘millionaire’s salad’, and it remains a special-occasion favourite in Mauritian cooking today.
Tips: If using canned heart of palm, rinse briefly to remove any excess brine before using. Chill the salad for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best flavour.
Variations: Add avocado for extra creaminess. Use a light vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise for a fresher, tangier version.
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Reheating: This is a cold salad and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 130 kcal, 3 g protein, 8 g fat, 10 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Why was this called ‘millionaire’s salad’?
A: Because harvesting fresh heart of palm required felling
Q: Is canned heart of palm authentic?
A: Yes, it is now the common and practical way this salad is
- Heart of palm, sliced (canned or fresh, drained) — 400 g (14 oz)
- Tomato, diced — 1
- Mayonnaise or vinaigrette — 2 tbsp
- Lime juice — 1 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Lettuce leaves, to serve — a few
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