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Cucumber Gazpacho with Cucumber-Mint Granita

  • Pair with Sauvignon Blanc
Primary Ingredients

2 English cucumbers, peeled and seeded

3 sprigs green onions, base, and top ⅓ removed

2 medium cloves garlic

1 cup diced baguette, crust removed, and diced

3 tablespoons toasted almonds

1 tablespoon Moscato vinegar 

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Zest of 1/2 lime

1 cup ice

Primary Technique

Dice the cucumbers. Combine cucumbers, green onions, garlic, baguette, almonds, and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Then add the ice and vinegar and olive oil and purée again.

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Granita Ingredients

1 tablespoon lime zest
½ cup lime juice
¾ cup sugar
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
3 mint sprigs
1 pound English cucumbers, peeled and seeded

Granita Technique

Place the lime zest, lime juice, sugar, salt, and water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute, then add the mint and remove from heat to steep for 10 minutes. Remove the mint, add the cucumber, and purée in a blender. Pour purée into a shallow baking dish and place in the freezer until frozen.

Executive Chef Peter Janiak

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