For those of you who don't know this about me, but in addition to everything I do with The Trendy Vegan, I am the Executive Director of Breast Cancer Alliance, one of the leading foundations supporting cutting-edge breast cancer research, breast surgical fellowships and screenings and support for the underinsured in the country. On October 25th we held our annual benefit luncheon and fashion show (raising over $1M!!!) so that kept me tied up for a while. Then, right on our very fashionable heels, Hurricane Sandy came to town! I was out of power for 8 days, turning back on just in time to watch the election. Just hours after it was restored a nor'easter came to town! This is not the NY I grew up in...
I just left the office early to get home before the blizzard really sets in and stopped by my local gourmet market to pick up a quick bite for lunch (obviously food shopping has not been a high priority...) They had a delicious hearts of palm salad and I am enjoying it so much that I snapped a photo and sat down to share the recipe with all of you!
You will need to mix together:6-8 pieces hearts of palm, cut into thirds on a bias
1/3 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 c cherry tomatoes, halved
1 TBSP flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 c asparagus, blanched and cut into bit sized pieces on a bias
Whisk together and taste before dressing:
1/2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 TBSP good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
Toss it all in a pretty bowl and serve!
