Ingredients

1 heart romaine lettuce , shredded
1 cup picked flat leaf parsley
1 can hearts of palm , drained
1/4 lb prosciutto
1 can quartered water-packed artichoke hearts , drained
1/4 lb wedge pecorino romano cheese or 1/4 lb asiago cheese
balsamic vinegar
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
Romaine, Palm and Artichoke Salad is a refreshing and nutritious salad with a unique blend of flavors. This salad is perfect for those who are looking to add in some greens into their diet. The combination of crunchy lettuce, tangy artichoke hearts, and soft palm hearts make a perfect texture, while the prosciutto adds a smoky flavor to it. This salad also includes a dressing of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, which brings everything together. There are endless variations to this salad, and it is an excellent way of using seasonal produce to create a healthy and flavorful meal.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the shredded romaine lettuce, picked flat leaf parsley, drained hearts of palm, quartered water-packed artichoke hearts and prosciutto.
2.Cut the Pecorino Romano cheese or Asiago cheese into small cubes and add it to the bowl
3.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil into a dressing
4.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together
5.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

This salad is a perfect side dish for any meal and is easy to make.

The inclusion of hearts of palm and water-packed artichoke hearts gives this salad a unique flavor and texture
The balsamic dressing makes this salad both tangy and sweet

CONS

Prosciutto and the cheese are high in sodium, so this salad may not be suitable for those with high blood pressure
The calorie count can get considerably high if too much dressing, pecorino or Asiago cheese is used in the recipe

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is high in fiber from the lettuce, parsley, hearts of palm, and artichoke hearts.
The extra virgin olive oil used in the dressing contains monounsaturated fatty acids which can help in maintaining heart health and lowering the risk of heart disease
The antioxidants in balsamic vinegar can help in reducing inflammation and fighting against harmful bacteria

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