This refreshing 10-minute Hearts of Palm Salad with chickpeas, juicy peaches, and tomatoes is the no-fuss summer salad you need! It’s light yet super satisfying thanks to the fiber-rich chickpeas, crisp veggies, fresh mint, and a punchy lemon olive oil dressing. The best part? It comes together in minutes, no cooking required! Add avocado if you're feelin’ fancy and boom, lunch is served.
Can you get over how gorgeous she is?! This sweet and sassy salad is truly my dream summer lunch (I've made it three times since conceptualizing it). I even used mint I grew in my backyard! I know, so local.
The lush peaches and briny hearts of palm are the flavor combo you didn’t know you needed—total tropical magic. This isn't a regular salad; it's a cool salad.
My Mediterranean chickpea salad with tomatoes and cucumbers is another must if you've got a bounty of produce. Fresh fresh fresh!
Behind the scenes of recipe testing
- Peaches MAKE this salad. When the idea for this salad first popped into my brain, I was in the canned aisle at Trader Joe's envisioning a smorgasbord of hearts of palm, veggies, and avocado. Naturally while breaking my hearts of palm virginity, I happened to eye a bunch of peaches in my fruit bowl. Into the mix they went, and let me assure you, the flavor and texture contrast make them the star. (You could totally use nectarines, too.)
- Aleppo adds a kiss of fruity heat that makes this salad extra interesting. I tested this recipe without the Aleppo and I really missed the tiny kick, so don't skip it. This is def not a spicy salad (weird); consider it a flavor elevator. You can sub red pepper flakes but they're less flavorful and more spicy so just a pinch will suffice.
- You can make this your own with seasonal stuff! Batch three for me included corn, feta, avocado, and roasted salted pumpkin seeds and it was glorious. We've got a really bangin' canvas here, clearly.
Let's make it
This is one for the books! Pretty please let me know if you make it and feel the same.
Hearts of Palm Salad with Chickpeas, Peaches, and Tomatoes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This refreshing 10-minute Hearts of Palm Salad with chickpeas, juicy peaches, and tomatoes is the no-fuss summer salad you need! It’s light yet super satisfying thanks to the fiber-rich chickpeas, crisp veggies, fresh mint, and a punchy lemon olive oil dressing. The best part? It comes together in minutes, no cooking required! Add avocado if you're feelin’ fancy and boom, lunch is served.
This works great as a light vegetarian main or a side dish with grilled chicken or shrimp, etc.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 14oz can hearts of palm, drained and sliced into ¼ inch slices
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber (I like English or Persian cucumbers)
- 1 large ripe peach or nectarine (or 2 small)
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves, chopped (can sub basil)
- 1 14.5oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- optional: 1 ripe avocado, diced
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (can sub apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tsp honey (also delish with pomegranate molasses if you have it!)
- ½ tsp Aleppo pepper flakes (or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes)*
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chop hearts of palm, tomatoes, cucumbers, peaches, and mint. Place in a mixing bowl with chickpeas and toss to combine.
- Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over salad and mix to combine. Taste and add salt if need. Gently fold in avocado is using. Serve! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- *If you're regular red pepper flakes and not Aleppo, be sure to only use ¼ tsp since they're hotter than Aleppo.
- Make it your own! This is superb with feta, corn, and pumpkin seeds too.
- Pre-steamed beets are a great sub I've used when I don't have peaches/nectarines.
Ellen Karg says
Very refreshing!! It’s the perfect summer salad. I added a few radishes, and mixed in a few pieces from a French baguette! Delicious! 🙂
Your recipes never disappoint!
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Awww Ellen your comment made my day! Love the baguette idea—kind of like a pan shells! Thanks so much for your sweet review.