Delightful Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet honeydew, blackberries, and aromatic basil, perfect for gatherings or a quiet afternoon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 diet)
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the honeydew melon by slicing it in half and scooping out the seeds with a spoon. Cut into wedges and then into cubes.
- Add the blackberries to the honeydew cubes in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare the basil by stacking the leaves, rolling, and slicing thinly to create chiffonade, then toss it into the bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), and a pinch of sea salt, then drizzle over the salad.
- Garnish with poppy seeds if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served fresh. If preparing in advance, add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, summer, honeydew, blackberries, basil, refreshing, picnic, vegan
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