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Grapefruit Ambrosia

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Grapefruit Ambrosia

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Cooks'note:

•Ambrosia, without nuts, can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

5 lb grapefruit (preferably half pink and half red; about 6 total)
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 tablespoons Campari
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup salted shelled natural pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut peel, including all white pith, from fruit with a sharp paring knife and cut segments free from membranes. Halve grapefruit segments crosswise, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in coconut, Campari, sugar, and a pinch of salt and chill 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Just before serving, stir in nuts.

TagsSaladCampariAmaroLiqueurAlcoholBeveragesGrapefruitCitrusFruitCoconutPistachioNutStarterDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVeganQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookGourmet
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