New Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• For the Salad:
• 1 navel orange, segments removed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1 grapefruit, segments removed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 2/3 English cucumber, halved then cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 japapeno, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish if desired
• For the Dressing:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes
• 1 clove garlic, mashed with a fork or the back of a knife on a cutting board until smooth
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (see note)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt