This fresh Hearts of Palm Ceviche is a quick vegan appetizer made with avocado, crisp vegetables, and a bright citrus dressing. It is ready in just 10 minutes and requires no cooking.
Hearts of Palm Ceviche
This Hearts of Palm Ceviche is fresh, citrusy, colorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. Tender hearts of palm are combined with avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and a bright lime and orange dressing.
Since there is no cooking involved, this vegan ceviche comes together in about 10 minutes. Serve it as an appetizer, light lunch, side dish, or fresh topping for tacos and tostadas.
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Ceviche
- Ready in only 10 minutes
- No cooking required
- Fresh and citrusy
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free
- Easy to prepare ahead
- Perfect for parties, tacos, and summer meals
Hearts of palm have a tender texture and mild flavor that absorb the citrus dressing beautifully. They make an excellent plant-based alternative to seafood in a traditional ceviche-style recipe.
What Are Hearts of Palm?
Hearts of palm are harvested from the inner core of certain palm trees. They have a delicate flavor and a tender but slightly firm texture.
In Venezuela, hearts of palm are commonly served in salads and appetizers. In the United States, you can usually find canned hearts of palm in the canned vegetable aisle of most supermarkets.
They are already cooked and ready to eat, so simply drain, slice, and add them to the ceviche.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This easy vegan ceviche is made with fresh, simple ingredients:
- Canned hearts of palm
- Ripe avocado
- Red onion
- Jalapeño
- Red bell pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Orange juice
- Vegetable oil or olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
The lime juice provides acidity, while the orange juice adds a small amount of natural sweetness that balances the dressing.
Tips for the Best Hearts of Palm Ceviche
- Drain the hearts of palm thoroughly before slicing.
- Cut the vegetables into small, evenly sized pieces.
- Add the dressing gradually because you may not need all of it.
- Toss gently so the avocado keeps its shape.
- For the freshest texture, add the avocado shortly before serving.
- Chill for 20 to 30 minutes if you have time so the flavors can blend.
Easy Variations
This recipe is easy to customize depending on the flavors you enjoy.
- Add diced mango or pineapple for sweetness.
- Leave some jalapeño seeds in for extra heat.
- Add cucumber for additional crunch.
- Stir in diced tomatoes.
- Add a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Use chopped green onion instead of red onion.
How to Serve Hearts of Palm Ceviche
Serve this ceviche chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, tostadas, or lettuce cups. It also makes a delicious topping for fish tacos, vegan tacos, grain bowls, and salads.
For parties, spoon it into small glasses or individual bowls for an elegant presentation. For casual meals, serve it family-style in a large bowl.
Make-Ahead and Storage
You can prepare the hearts of palm, onion, pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and dressing several hours ahead. For the best texture and color, add the avocado closer to serving time.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The avocado may soften slightly, but the ceviche will remain flavorful.
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Hearts of Palm Ceviche
Ingredients
For Ceviche
- 2 14-ounce cans hearts of palm, drained and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1/2 medium red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Citrus Dressing
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 3 limes
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the hearts of palm well and slice them into bite-sized rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the hearts of palm, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the ceviche, adding only as much as needed to lightly coat the ingredients. Gently toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- You may not need all of the dressing depending on how citrusy you like your ceviche.
- Add the avocado just before serving for the freshest texture.
- For extra sweetness, stir in diced mango or pineapple.
- For a spicier ceviche, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add more to taste.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tostadas, crackers, or spooned over tacos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hearts of Palm Ceviche vegan?
Yes. This ceviche contains no seafood or animal products and is naturally vegan.
Can I make Hearts of Palm Ceviche ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare the vegetables and dressing in advance, but add the avocado shortly before serving for the freshest texture.
What can I serve with vegan ceviche?
Serve it with tortilla chips, tostadas, crackers, lettuce cups, tacos, grain bowls, or salad.
How long does Hearts of Palm Ceviche last?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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