Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil, a vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet and tart elements. This delightful salad features juicy honeydew melon, plump blackberries, and aromatic basil, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. With just ten minutes of prep time, you can create a visually stunning centerpiece that’s as healthy as it is delicious. The simple ingredients come together to offer a nutritious medley packed with vitamins and flavor, ensuring you feel good about what you’re eating. Enjoy this colorful salad on its own or as a side dish to elevate any summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium honeydew melon (cubed)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 4 large basil leaves (chiffonade cut)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tsp liquid honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the honeydew: Slice in half, remove seeds, cut into strips, then into bite-sized cubes.
- Assemble the salad: On a platter, arrange cubed honeydew and fresh blackberries. Garnish with chiffonade-cut basil.
- Make the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and sea salt. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg