New Ambrosia With Buttermilk-Coconut Dressing

Prep: 30 min., Chill: 1 hr.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2  large ruby red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
• 2  large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 3  celery ribs, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 2  large avocados, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1  large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1  jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh basil
• Buttermilk-Coconut Dressing
• 1  (5-oz.) package arugula, thoroughly washed
• Garnish: toasted sweetened flaked coconut

Preparation

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour Buttermilk-Coconut Dressing over grapefruit mixture, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.

2. Arrange arugula evenly on 6 salad plates. Toss grapefruit mixture, and place on arugula using a slotted spoon. Garnish, if desired.

from their cookbook,

The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook

Norton, Southern Living, DECEMBER 2007