Bless Your Hearts Of Palm Salad With Shrimp Food

LEMONY HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/4 cup sliced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain. Toss with 2 cups sliced hearts of palm, 1 cup sliced celery and some chopped parsley. Add 3 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over arugula drizzled with olive oil.
• Serves: 4 Calories: 130 Total Fat: 11 grams Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams Protein: 3 grams Total carbohydrates: 7 grams Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 462 milligrams

PALM HEART AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• 1. DRESSING: Squeeze juice from half of the lemon. Wisk together the lemon juice, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Set aside
• 2. SALAD: Peel and slice avocados. Toss them with the lemon juice from the other half.
• 3. Cut palm hearts in slices. Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces, if using whole bibb lettuces.
• 4. Arrange lettuce on serving plates and top with avocado, palm hearts and shrimp. Drizzle dressing over salad and sprinkle with chopped chives. Garnish with slices of lemon.

SEAFOOD, AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, green onions, jalapeños, chili powder and dry mustard in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• For salad:
• Cut hearts of palm, tomatoes and avocados into 1-inch pieces. Combine in medium bowl. Mix vegetables with just enough dressing to coat lightly. Line large platter with lettuce leaves. Mound vegetables in center. Surround with shrimp and crab. Serve remaining dressing on side.