Watermelon With Tangy Granita Recipe

Name: Watermelon With Tangy Granita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/3 cup packed mint leaves; 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon grated lime rind; 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded; 8 cups (3/4-inch) cubed watermelon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup packed mint leaves
1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
8 cups (3/4-inch) cubed watermelon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes; cool completely. Place syrup, juice, and next 6 ingredients (through cucumber) in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish; cover and freeze 3 hours or until firm, stirring with a fork every 45 minutes. Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
2
Place watermelon cubes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt; toss to combine. Let stand 10 minutes. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups watermelon mixture into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with about 1/2 cup granita.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup packed mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Watermelon With Tangy Granita falls under the General 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.

Watermelon With Tangy Granita

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