Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil. This delightful salad combines sweet honeydew melon and tart blackberries, enhanced by aromatic basil for a burst of freshness in every bite. Perfect as a light lunch, an eye-catching appetizer, or a healthy dessert option, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium honeydew melon (cubed)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 4 large basil leaves (chiffonade cut)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp liquid honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the honeydew melon in half and remove seeds. Cut into strips and then into bite-sized cubes.
- Arrange the cubed honeydew and fresh blackberries on a serving platter.
- Garnish with chiffonade-cut basil leaves.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, and poppy seeds.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg