Cardamom Ambrosia Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Name: Cardamom Ambrosia Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 1/2 ounces blue cheese; 1 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 3 tablespoons sour cream; 1 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 2 oranges, cut into suprêmes; 1 1 grapefruit, cut into suprêmes; 1 2 Champagne mangoes, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced; 1 2 Anjou pears, cored and thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cup shredded fresh coconut; 1 3 ounces pitted dates, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish; 1 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 2 teaspoons coconut water; 1 Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 for garnish

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright citrus and stone fruit tossed with cardamom, dates, and almonds, then dressed in a tangy blue cheese vinaigrette that cuts through the sweetness. Creamy, crunchy, and unexpectedly balanced, this salad works as a starter or light main.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 1/2 ounces blue cheese
13 tablespoons buttermilk
13 tablespoons sour cream
12 teaspoons white wine vinegar
11/4 teaspoon sugar
1Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 oranges, cut into suprêmes
11 grapefruit, cut into suprêmes
12 Champagne mangoes, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
12 Anjou pears, cored and thinly sliced
11/2 cup shredded fresh coconut
13 ounces pitted dates, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
11/4 cup slivered almonds
13/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
12 teaspoons coconut water
1Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1for garnish

Instructions

Mash the cheese in a small bowl with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until combined but still a bit lumpy.
Combine the orange, grapefruit, mango, and pear slices in a medium bowl. Add the shredded coconut, dates, and almonds, then sprinkle with the cardamom, add the coconut water, and thoroughly toss the salad. Add the dressing and toss together.
Divided the salad among individual bowls or serve it in a large bowl for a family-style dinner. Garnish with more chopped dates and some parsley, if desired.