Hearts of Palm Salad

How to make Hearts of Palm Salad Recipe - Hearts of palm are also referred to as "swamp cabbage" because they come from the cabbage palm tree and usually grow in swamps in southern Florida. Fresh hearts of palm are frequently available in Cryovac bags and will last up to two weeks in a refrigerator. Canned hearts of palm may be substituted for fresh.

4 SERVINGS

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Lemon juice
2 Oranges, sections and juice
2 cups Hearts of palm, fresh, 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) dice
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, 1/4 inch (.6 cm) dice
1/2 cup Green bell pepper, 1/4 inch (.6 cm) dice
1/2 teaspoon Tarragon, chopped
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Honey
To taste Salt and black pepper
4 Bibb lettuce leaves, washed and dried
1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped

Method:
Combine the lemon and orange juices with the diced hearts of palm.

Add the peppers, tarragon, mayonnaise, and honey; season with salt and pepper.

Place a lettuce leaf on each chilled plate, add some hearts-of-palm salad, and garnish with the orange sections and chopped walnuts.