Place hearts of palm & tomatoes in a medium bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt & crushed chiles in a small bow & pour over vegetables & stir gently to coat evenly. Let stand at room temperature throughout the day, stirring often & spooning dressing over vegetables. About 2 hours before serving, cover & refrigerate. To serve, arrange Boston & red leaf lettuce leaves around edge of a large platter. Place hearts of palm spoke fashion around edge; place tomatoes in center. Drizzle all with dressing & serve.
Makes about 10 servings.

NOTES : Authors notes:
Simple to prepare & lovely to look at, with a flavor that enhances any spicy hot entree. I'm especially fond of serving this salad at buffets, as an accompaniment to 2 or more casseroles. It makes for a cozy, lingering evening; guests can eat as often & as much as they wish, & the hostess can relax, since nothing wilts or gets cold (just keepthe hot dishes warm on a warming tray).

From: "Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel
Posted By: Christopher E. Eaves, cea260@airmail.net, Via: Chile Head Mailing List
Post Date: Wed, 1 Apr 98