Ambrosia of the tropical Gods…..

People…can we talk?

I have been eyeing a recipe for ambrosia nectar of the Gods

for awhile now

Not your mandarin oranges and marshmallow kind.

But a more tropical version

Or a Lime in the Coconut version.

Most of the ingredients can come from the garden…well our garden, anyway...IF everything were producing up to their potential. Ahem. Yours too maybe.

Fresh and juicy Grapefruit and orange and cuke and avocado

ooooh, and a feisty little jalapeno.

And a lime and some coconut

natch...

It is a fun mix of sweet and fresh with feisty and earthy

coconut is the grounding force.

Use it anyway you would coleslaw…

It is wonderful!

we are having it with grilled seasame and ginger marinated chicken breast...tonight.

Divine

Ambrosia of the tropical Gods

1 large Grapefruit off the tree remove pith and membranes

1 large navel orange remove white stuff like the grapefruit

3/4 c. chopped celery (about 2 stalks)

1 avocado ~diced

1 1/2 cups seeded and chopped cucumber (about 1 large)

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

1 fresh and feisty jalapeno~ seeded and minced

~ Mix together in a bowl~

Dressing

2/3 c. buttermilk

2Tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove mashed to puree

1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon

2 Tbsp shreddded coconut

1 tsp sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

~ Whisk buttermilk, lime juice and olive oil until blended. Whisk in garlic, taragon, coconut salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss.

Let flavors meld in fridge for an hour or so…serve with a slotted spoon.

Eat. Papa. Eat.