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
Directions
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