Description
Experience the delightful combination of flavors in this Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil. This vibrant summer salad features sweet honeydew melon and tart blackberries, beautifully complemented by aromatic basil. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish, it’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this colorful medley that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium honeydew melon (cubed)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 4 large basil leaves (chiffonade cut)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp liquid honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the honeydew by slicing it in half, removing the seeds, and cubing the flesh.
- Arrange cubed honeydew on a serving platter, adding scattered blackberries.
- Garnish with chiffonade-cut basil leaves.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, liquid honey (or maple syrup), poppy seeds (if using), and sea salt.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg