Mango, hearts of palm, and fresh lime juice bring tropical flavors to the winter table. Try this salad before a meal of roasted or braised fish, or pan-fried steak or chops.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) hearts of palm, drained, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 head Boston lettuce (about 8 ounces), washed and dried
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice and mustard. Set the vinaigrette aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, toss the mango, onion, hearts of palm, and half the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Evenly divide the lettuce among 4 plates; top with the mango mixture. Season with additional salt and pepper, and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.
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