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Avocado Salad in Ginger and Orange Sauce
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy avocados, sweet bananas, and juicy strawberries, perfectly complemented by the zesty kick of ginger and orange sauce. This refreshing salad is a delightful treat for your taste buds, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 465.6
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 3 reviews)
Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantities |
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Avocados | 2 |
Bananas | 3 |
Strawberries | 12 |
Orange, juice of | 1 |
Water | 2 cups |
Demerara sugar | 3 3/4 cups |
Cloves | 1 |
Ginger (fresh), peeled | 2 inches |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ginger Syrup:
- Place the peeled ginger, water, demerara sugar, and cloves in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
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Simmer and Reduce:
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 1 hour, allowing it to thicken and become syrupy.
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Remove Ginger:
- After simmering, carefully remove the ginger pieces and cloves from the syrup and discard them.
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Cool and Store:
- Allow the ginger syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the syrup into a covered container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Prepare the Salad:
- Peel the avocados and remove the pits, then cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds.
- Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the avocado cubes, banana slices, and sliced strawberries.
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Create the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, pour the freshly squeezed orange juice over the prepared ginger syrup.
- Gently mix the orange juice and ginger syrup together using a metal spoon until well combined.
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Combine and Chill:
- Pour the ginger and orange sauce over the avocado, banana, and strawberry mixture.
- Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to cool.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once chilled, serve the avocado salad in ginger and orange sauce as a refreshing dessert or a delightful side dish.
- Garnish with additional strawberry slices or fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of color and flavor.
- Enjoy this tantalizing salad with friends and family, savoring each delicious bite!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 465.6
- Fat: 15.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 14.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 86.3g
- Fiber: 10.1g
- Sugar: 65.2g
- Protein: 3.6g
Keywords:
Fruit, Weeknight, Refrigerator, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
This Avocado Salad in Ginger and Orange Sauce recipe is a delightful combination of vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a refreshing treat, this salad is sure to impress! Enjoy the burst of freshness with every bite! 🥑🍌🍓