Wonderfully large and thick-skinned, this Pomelo was my ambrosia inspiration. The orange is there for scale…the orange is a regular size navel….the Pomelo is quite grand.
Pomelos are native to Thailand and Malaysia and can be found this time of year in large supermarkets as well as Asian groceries. Pomelos with yellow skin and pink fruit are quite sweet and are full of fiber, potassium and Vitamin C. I found the Pomelo for this salad at K and S Asian Market here in Nashville.
I have loved the word “ambrosia” for as long as I can remember. In the food world it simply means a dessert (salad) made of oranges & coconut or something that is extremely pleasing to taste or smell. In classical mythology it is known as the food of the gods. Say it….ambrosia…it’s a lovely word.
Ambrosia always makes me think of my Mother and Grandmother who both made this salad of citrus and coconut for special Winter meals. The onset of Winter citrus season in all its variety and availability made me start thinking of ambrosias past and present. Here is my recipe for “Ambrosia with Pomelo, Coconut & Dried Blueberries”.
Pomelo cut in half…….
…sections separated from the pith and cut into bite-size chunks mixed with other ingredients…..
…..or piled on top of a bed of arugula leaves and drizzled with apple balsamic vinegar.
Ambrosia with Pomelo, Coconut & Dried Blueberries
Ingredients:
- 1 pomelo, peeled with pith & seeds removed, sectioned & chunked with juice
- 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
- apple flavored balsamic vinegar to drizzle
- arugula, optional
Directions:
- Put pomelo chunks & juice, coconut flakes, dried blueberries & toasted almonds in a large bowl and toss together. Cover and chill.
- Serve as is or pile on top of arugula and drizzle with apple balsamic vinegar. This ambrosia is really great the next day with yogurt for breakfast!
Teresa Blackburn http://www.foodonfifth.com http://www.teresablackburnfoodstyling.com
This looks and sounds fantastic!
Best to you and thanks so much Sam.
That looks delicious!
xo Logan
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Oh thanks so much. I will come over and check out your blog and see what you are up to!
I loved that salad
This looks absolutely delicious! 😍😍
What a beautiful salad!
Inside the Rustic Kitchen and Cathe thanks to you both so very much for stopping by. Stay warm!
Gorgeous salad! I don’t think I have ever seen a pomelo before.
Pomelos are somewhat of a rarity, but a good red grapefruit would work as well. In my local area Pomelos show up every January about this time and stay around for about a week or so! My local Publix had them as well as the market where I bought mine. They are very delicious and the firm fruit is just great for a salad.
I’ll have to see if any of our local markets carries them at this time. They look delicious.
I’m going on a quest for pomelos today… this looks delicious!
MB let me know if you find them . I am curious if they are everywhere in January every year of is it just a fluke here in Nashville. Publix groceries had them here as well as my area international market.
Gorgeous looking salad Teresa, it would certainly brighten my day anytime of the year😊
Marisa, as always I so appreciate you stopping by and leaving a nice comment. Stay warm and cozy if you are in a cold place!!
Looks great!
Thanks so much for the connect. Much appreciated. T