At the risk of sounding like lover of pretentious vegetables, the heart of palm takes a clear second place on my list of favorite veggies, succeeding the artichoke of course. Harvested from real palm trees (a common question), the heart of palm is a bit costly due to the labor intensive harvest process and the fact that doing so actually kills the poor tree. More of a tree hugger than a killer myself, this makes me feel a bit guilty but once the salty yet subtly sweet and tangy taste tackles my taste buds all seems forgiven. This recipe for heart of palm salad, also sometimes known as ‘millionaire’s salad’ is a perfect light and healthy spring meal. As always, don’t be afraid to…