Caribbean Salad Platter

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, tropical salad featuring sweet mangoes, crisp hearts of palm, and zesty lime dressing
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This refreshing Caribbean Salad Platter is a celebration of bright, tropical flavors. The combination of sweet, ripe mangoes and the subtle crunch of hearts of palm creates a delightful textural contrast, while the peppery bite of watercress adds freshness. A simple dressing of fresh lime juice, coriander, and allspice ties everything together with a zesty, aromatic kick. This dish is light, vegan, and perfect for warm weather gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy side dish for grilled meats. It’s easy to assemble ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Serve chilled for a cool, satisfying meal that tastes like vacation.

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Caribbean Salad Platter

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 64.8

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This refreshing Caribbean Salad Platter is a celebration of bright, tropical flavors. The combination of sweet, ripe mangoes and the subtle crunch of hearts of palm creates a delightful textural contrast, while the peppery bite of watercress adds freshness. A simple dressing of fresh lime juice, coriander, and allspice ties everything together with a zesty, aromatic kick. This dish is light, vegan, and perfect for warm weather gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy side dish for grilled meats. It&# 226;€™s easy to assemble ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Serve chilled for a cool, satisfying meal that tastes like vacation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse two 14-oz cans of hearts of palm, then slice them into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Cut the mangoes into large, even chunks.
  3. Wash and dry the watercress, then arrange it around the perimeter of a large serving platter.
  4. Arrange alternating rows of mango chunks, hearts of palm, and sliced tomatoes in the center of the platter to fill the space.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, coriander, and allspice to create the dressing.
  6. Cover the platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad just before serving.
  8. Serve chilled with extra lime wedges on the side for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 64.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 71.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 11.2g
Protein 4.7g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: caribbean, salad, mango, hearts of palm, watercress, lime dressing, vegan, gluten-free, tropical, healthy, picnic, side dish, summer, refreshing, allspice, coriander, tomatoes, platter, easy, chilled
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