Ambrosia Apple Salad
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. That is, unless it's the golden Apple of Discord, coveted by three goddesses, and the impetus for the Trojan War.
Why am I bringing apples into the holiday classic Ambrosia Salad? For starters, apples are high in pectin, a prebiotic for friendly gut bacteria to feast on. Additionally they are high in fiber, antioxidants, and boron. Boron is an awesome mineral that aids in the body's absorption of both calcium and magnesium, helping build and maintain strong bones and muscles. Since boron is not produced in the body, we must add boron-rich foods, like apples, into our diet.
I use Ambrosia apples, named for the food of the gods, to modify the typical American Ambrosia (marshmallow) salad recipe. This recipe reclaims the original meaning of the word 'ambrosia' and is worthy of a deity's diet.
Ambrosia Apple Salad
Ingredients:
2 ambrosia apples, chopped
1 small pineapple, chopped
3 blood oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 c. grated coconut
1/4 c. mint, chopped
Directions:
Layer the first 4 ingredients, chill 2 hours.
Add coconut and mint to the fruit mixture just before serving.
Mix well, and bring to your next holiday party!
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What is the Apple of Discord? The Judgement of Paris - Part One of the Golden Apple
Boron information: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Boron-HealthProfessional/