Brenda's Recipe

Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

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This is a Costa Rican salad. Use fresh shaved Parmesan, not prepared grated.
by Bergy

15 min prep -- allow 30 min to sit -- Serves 4

1 (14 oz) can Hearts of Palm, drained & rinsed
2 medium Tomatoes, seeded & chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
2 Green Onions, chopped (use white & green parts)
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper (use fresh cracked pepper)
2 ounces Parmesan Cheese, freshly shaved
2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, chopped

Cut the Hearts of Palm into 1/2-inch wide pieces. Combine all but the Parmesan ingredients in a large bowl.

Toss and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes allowing the flavors to blend. Serve with shavings of Parmesan on top of the salad.

(Nutrition Facts found at www.recipezaar-dot-com Recipe #81260)

Personal comment: Fresh Basil is not sold in all grocery stores. I finally found some at HEB. Wonderfully delicious salad!