Cook the Book: Easy Ambrosia

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
41%
Cook the Book: Easy Ambrosia
45 min.
6
98kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Easy Ambrosia recipe! This vibrant side dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Perfectly suited for a variety of dietary preferences, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it an excellent choice for gatherings where everyone can enjoy a delicious meal together.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a refreshing salad that serves six, with each serving containing only 98 calories. The combination of Belgian endive and flat-leaf parsley provides a crisp and flavorful base, while the ruby grapefruit and navel oranges add a burst of citrusy sweetness that will tantalize your taste buds. The toasted coconut flakes sprinkled on top bring a delightful crunch and a hint of tropical flair, elevating this dish to a whole new level.

Whether you're looking for a light side dish to accompany your main course or a refreshing salad to brighten up your meal, this Easy Ambrosia is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a dish that not only nourishes the body but also delights the senses!

Ingredients

  • medium belgian endive ends trimmed cut lengthwise into thin strips
  • cups flat parsley trimmed (from one 3-ounce bunch)
  •  grapefruit 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  navel oranges 
  • tablespoon coconut flakes unsweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toaster
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Spread the coconut flakes in the broiler pan of a toaster oven and toast on a medium setting until they have become ever so gently browned, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, you could toast the coconut by stirring it in a dry skillet until it toasts and becomes fragrant.) Reserve.
  2. Segment the oranges and grapefruit over a large salad bowl to catch all the juice and segments.
  3. Drain the juice in a small bowl and add the salt and olive oil.
  4. Add the endive and parsley to the salad bowl with the citrus segments.
  5. Whisk the citrus juice with the olive oil and salt until the dressing is emulsified.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss until the salad is evenly coated. (Covered, the ambrosia will keep in the refrigerator for 1 day.) Before serving, sprinkle the reserved toasted coconut over it.

Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein5.89%
Fat46.7%
Carbs47.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.5
Glycemic Load
1.16
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.071304212446%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
10.36mg
Naringenin
17.24mg
Apigenin
43.1mg
Luteolin
0.81mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
2.98mg
Quercetin
0.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:97.74kcal
4.89%
Fat:5.51g
8.48%
Saturated Fat:1.17g
7.3%
Carbohydrates:12.59g
4.2%
Net Carbohydrates:9.53g
3.47%
Sugar:7.14g
7.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:303.11mg
13.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.56g
3.13%
Vitamin K:330.81µg
315.06%
Vitamin C:68mg
82.42%
Vitamin A:2295.86IU
45.92%
Folate:58.42µg
14.61%
Fiber:3.05g
12.21%
Potassium:287.77mg
8.22%
Iron:1.43mg
7.96%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.34%
Calcium:60.85mg
6.09%
Magnesium:21.5mg
5.37%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.25%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.81%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.37%
Copper:0.08mg
3.88%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.66%
Phosphorus:36.32mg
3.63%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.46%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.9%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.18%