Watermelon Granita with Gingered Strawberries

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Watermelon Granita with Gingered Strawberries

4 C. cubed seedless watermelon
1/4 c. sf sugar
3 T. fresh lemon juice , divided
1 T. minced peeled fresh ginger
4 C. quartered hulled strawberries

Instructions:
Puree melon, use 1/2 of sugar, 1 T. lemon juice, and pinch of salt in blender. Pour into 8 inch square pan.  Freeze 1 hour; whisk.  Freeze until solid, 3 hours.  With fork, scrape into icy flakes.  Cover; keep frozen.
Stir rest of sugar, 2 T lemon juice and ginger in pan over low heat until sugar melts.  Cool, mix in berries.  Layer berries with sf syrup and granita in glasses.