Hearts of Palm Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
- 2/3 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 navel oranges
- Two 14-ounce cans or jars of hearts of palm, drained and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 bunches of watercress, cut into 2-inch lengths, thick stems discarded
- 4 cups grape tomatoes (1 1/4 pounds), halved lengthwise
- In a blender, combine the cilantro leaves, shallot, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and honey and pulse until the cilantro is finely chopped.
- With the machine on, add the olive oil in a steady stream and blend until smooth.
- Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith.
- Working over a very large bowl, cut in between the membranes, releasing the sections into the bowl.
- Add the hearts of palm, watercress and tomatoes and toss gently.
- Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Serve right away.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/hearts-palm-salad-cilantro-vinaigrette (may not work)