New Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

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

Directions

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