Description
Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. The sweet, juicy honeydew melon pairs beautifully with tart blackberries, while fresh basil adds a delightful aroma and flavor. This salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish that will impress your guests. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this delicious fruit salad in no time. Enjoy it on its own or paired with grilled meats for a truly satisfying meal.
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)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the honeydew melon by slicing it in half, removing the seeds, and cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- Arrange the honeydew cubes on a platter alongside the blackberries.
- Garnish the salad with chiffonade-cut basil leaves.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, liquid honey (or maple syrup), and sea salt until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg