Tropical Ambrosia Dessert

Name: Tropical Ambrosia Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped pink grapefruit sections (about 1/2 medium grapefruit); 1/2 cup chopped orange segments; 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons chopped dates; 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional

This invigorating dessert from Marie Dietz of North Troy, Vermont combines citrus fruit, coconut, dates and nuts for a real taste of the tropics. You can skip the sugar and, if you like, add a little pineapple juice.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pink grapefruit sections (about 1/2 medium grapefruit)
1/2 cup chopped orange segments
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped dates
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional

Directions

In two small serving dishes, layer the first six ingredients in the order listed; sprinkle with sugar if desired. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 175 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 fat.

Originally published as Ambrosia in Cooking for 2 Winter 2006