1 med. size ripe avocado
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 c. salad oil

In food processor, combine mashed avocado, lemon juice, sugar, ginger, cumin and oil. Process until smooth. Put in covered container. Chill while preparing salad.

SALAD:

2 (16 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
4 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1 med. banana, ripe
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. shredded coconut
Lettuce

Make a bed of crisp lettuce leaves on four salad plates. Arrange mandarin orange sections and kiwi slices on top of lettuce. Spoon avocado dressing on top. Cut banana into quarters lengthwise and dip pieces into sour cream and then into coconut. Top salad with banana pieces. Serves 4.