Hearts of palm, artichokes and olives put the beach in this South Beach Diet Phase 2 favorite.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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- Salad:
- 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 10 pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
- 1 head Boston lettuce
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
PREPARATION:
To make the vinaigrette dressing: Combine the olive oil, vegetable oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to mix.
To make the salad: Combine the hearts of palm, peppers, artichoke hearts, and olives in a bowl. Add the vinaigrette dressing and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
To serve, place the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with the egg and cherry tomatoes.
Note:This recipe is optimal for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet.