Summer Melon with Basil-Mint Granita
Summer Melon with Basil-Mint Granita is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix sugar, chopped mint, basil, and lime peel in medium bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix sugar, chopped mint, basil, and lime peel in medium bowl.
Mash with wooden spoon until herbs turn dark green, about 3 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and 1 1/4 cups water.
Let stand 1 hour.
Strain into large bowl, pressing on solids.
Transfer 1/2 cup lime syrup to small pitcher; cover and refrigerate.
Pour remaining lime syrup into 13x9x2-inch metal baking dish.
Place dish in freezer.
Stir syrup with fork every hour until frozen, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and keep frozen.).
Divide melon wedges among 8 shallow soup bowls.
Drizzle melon with reserved lime syrup.
Scrape granita into flakes with fork.
Spoon generous 1/2 cup granita atop melon in each bowl.
Sprinkle with sliced mint leaves, garnish with mint sprigs, and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
