New Ambrosia Salad Recipe
- 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
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for salad.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, and lime juice until combined. Add garlic, coconut, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
orange, avocado, cucumber, stalks celery, japapeno, fresh basil, olive oil, buttermilk, limes, clove garlic, coconut, black pepper, salt
Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/03/new-ambrosia-citrus-buttermilk-salad-recipe.html (may not work)