Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is an indolent malignant tumor affecting the minor salivary gland almost exclusively. It is important to differentiate PLGA from other salivary gland tumors with myoepithelial differentiation such as pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma.We report a case of a 55 year old male who presented with an asymptomatic swelling on the hard palate for the past one year. FNAC of the swelling was suggestive of pleomorphic adenoma and surgical excision with adequate margins was done. Histopathological and immunohistochemistry examination of the excised specimen came out to be PLGA. A very inquisitive work up including adequate sized biopsy and immunohistochemistry is recommended for the diagnosis of PLGA. The clinician and the cytopathologist should be aware of the characteristic cytomorphologic and immunohistochemistry features of PLGA to distinguish it from pleomorphic adenoma as happened in the present case.