Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 ounces) hearts of palm, drained and sliced
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: crumbled feta cheese (make sure it’s a gluten-free brand)

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced hearts of palm, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
4. Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
5. If desired, you can sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad. Make sure the feta cheese you use is gluten-free.
6. Serve the Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad as a refreshing, gluten-free side dish or a light and healthy main course.

This recipe is gluten-free as long as you choose gluten-free ingredients for the dressing and any optional components like feta cheese. Always check labels to ensure that the products you use are gluten-free.