Gazpacho Granita Recipe

Name: Gazpacho Granita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ripe sweet tomatoes; 1 tbsp. sugar; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 cucumber; 1/2 red onion

Servings: persons

2 lb. ripe sweet tomatoes
1 tbsp. sugar
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 cucumber
1/2 red onion

1
To make granita: Quarter tomatoes and puree in a food processor with sugar and garlic.
2
Strain puree through a sieve to discard seeds.
3
Stir in basil, lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
4
Let mixture chill in refrigerator at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
5
To freeze granita: (Recommended method) Pour granita mixture into a wide and shallow container, such as a stainless steel baking dish (the shallower the container, the quicker the granita will freeze).
6
Cover with a lid, foil, or plastic wrap.
7
Freeze mixture 1 to 2 hours, until it is solid around the edges.
8
Take container out of freezer and scrape ice with a fork, mixing it from edges into center.
9
Repeat scraping and mixing process every 30 minutes or so (at least three times), until entire mixture has turned into small, sequined ice flakes.
10
When ready to serve, rake with a fork to loosen the granita and spoon into serving dishes.
11
To make dressing: Whisk together all ingredients until blended.
12
To assemble salad: In a large bowl combine all ingredients; add dressing and toss to coat.
13
Spoon granita on center of serving dishes.
14
Arrange salad evenly around each.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ripe sweet tomatoes, 1 tbsp. sugar, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Gazpacho Granita falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gazpacho Granita

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