Ingredients

2 chilled avocados (7 to 8 ounces each)

3 cups cold water

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

1 1/2 cups basil leaves, plus more, julienned, for serving

3 trimmed large radishes

Freshly ground pepper

Radish leaves, julienned (optional)

Preparation

Scoop flesh from avocados and puree with water, salt, and basil in a blender until smooth. Add radishes, and pulse until chunky, about 4 times. Season with pepper. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Stir well, and garnish with julienned radish and basil leaves if desired before serving.