Preparation

Place the sugar, 1/4 cup orange juice and black pepper (optional) in a small saucepan, and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups orange juice and lemon juice. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch shallow pan and place in the freezer. Every few minutes, stir and scrape the granita with a spoon to create an icy texture. This procedure takes about 30 to 45 minutes depending on your freezer.

Combine sliced strawberries, mint and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and let sit while granita freezes.
Serve 2 ounces of granita topped with 3 ounces of strawberry mixture in individual dessert bowls.

Nutrients per serving: 70 calories (0 calories from fat), 0 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 0 g total fat (sat 0 g, mono 0 g, poly 0 g), 10 mg sodium, Vitamin A 0 percent DV, Vitamin C 80 percent DV, Calcium 10 percent DV, Iron 2 percent DV