Crisp American Salad with Palm Hearts, Avocado and Blue Cheese

• cos lettuce leaves↗2
• avocado↗2 великі стиглі
• canned palm hearts↗400 г g

  drained

• blue cheese (crumbles)↗140 г g

  e.g., Danish blue or Stilton

• toasted pine nutsжменя
• extra virgin olive oil↗100 мл/3½ фл. унції ml/oz
• balsamic vinegar↗2 ст. л. tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Remove the outer lettuce leaves and cut each head into quarters, cutting from top to bottom. Soak the leaves in a large bowl of cold water for a few minutes, then drain and pat dry.

2. 2

   Halve the avocados, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh with a spoon and cut it into large cubes.

3. 3

   Slice the palm hearts into pieces of the same size as the avocado.

4. 4

   Using a sharp knife, cut the blue cheese into small cubes.

5. 5

   Prepare the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.

6. 6

   Drain the lettuce leaves, tear them into bite‑size pieces and distribute evenly onto four plates or bowls.

7. 7

   On each serving place a portion of avocado, palm hearts, blue cheese and toasted pine nuts.

8. 8

   Serve the dressing on the side so each person can toss the salad to their taste.