Hearts of Palm Salad

Ingredients

• 3 (14.25 ounce) cans hearts of palm, drained and sliced
• 2 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1/2 cup white wine or champagne vinegar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) jar green olives, sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons bacon bits

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing mix, vinegar, and water until well blended. Whisk in olive oil. Add hearts of palm to the bowl, and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.

Before serving, sprinkle the green and black olives, and bacon bits over the salad.