Hearts Of Palm Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 cans hearts of palm, rinsed & drained

1 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

2-3 cloves minced garlic

1 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup light olive oil, extra virgin is too strong

1 cup shredded parmesan

salt & ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat garlic & olive oil together in microwave, cool 5 min. Slice each heart down middle lengthwise then in 1/2 inch chunks & mix with oil. Add toasted nuts then chopped basil, then mix. Add parmesan. Mix all ingredients well then salt & pepper to taste. Some parmesan is saltier so add salt sparingly.Chill about 1 hour, serve over baby greens if desired.