Grilled Hearts of Palm Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
1 can hearts of palm, drained, cut into thick slices, and patted dry
2 tbsp vegan butter (for grilling)
1 tbsp jerk seasoning
4 cups mixed lettuce greens (your choice)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup pickled shallots (homemade or store-bought)
¼ cup pickled jalapeños (homemade or store-bought)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Vegan bacon (follow package instructions) – I used Upton's Naturals
2 soft-boiled eggs (6-minute eggs)
For the Dressing:
¼ cup almond milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Kewpie mayo (or vegan mayo as a substitute)
2 tbsp dill aioli (or substitute with fresh dill)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small shallot, minced
Instructions:
1. Grill the Hearts of Palm:
Heat a grill pan (I used a cast iron) over medium heat and add the vegan butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the patted-dry hearts of palm slices and sprinkle generously with jerk seasoning.
Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until slightly charred and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, toss together the lettuce greens, red pepper, pickled shallots, and pickled jalapeños.
Cook the vegan bacon according to the package instructions. Crumble it into small pieces and add to the salad.
Slice the soft-boiled eggs in half and place them on top of the salad.
Garnish with freshly chopped green onions.
3. Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Add the Kewpie mayo (or vegan mayo), dill aioli (or fresh dill), minced garlic, and minced shallot. Whisk until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble and Serve:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Top with the grilled hearts of palm and serve immediately.
Pro Tips:
For a spicier kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top of the salad.
To enhance the smokiness of the grilled hearts of palm, use a charcoal grill or keep with the cast iron for even heat distribution.
If you're aiming for a completely vegan dish, swap out the eggs for avocado slices.
