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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil

    Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil

    Published: Jun 24, 2017 · Modified: Apr 29, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    Honeydew Blackberry Salad with fresh basil with text overlay

    Sweet honeydew, tart blackberries and pungent basil combine to make this fresh Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil as appetizing to look at as it is to eat. Only 3 ingredients!

    Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil. Tips for choosing a ripe honeydew melon.

    This Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil is just that--honeydew melon, blackberries and basil. It hardly needs a recipe and yet . . .  here it is!

    Being a true Canadian, I'm apologizing before I even start! #Sorrynotsorry. But this salad is so pretty, and so tasty, that I just had to post it here.

    ❤️Why you'll love this salad

    Just looking at this salad makes you feel cool and refreshed! Sweet juicy honeydew is great for hydrating on a warm day.

    This blackberry honeydew melon salad is easy to put together at the last minute if you like, OR it can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated.

    It pairs well with grilled meats or fish and can even be served as dessert!

    Blackberry Honeydew Melon Salad on a white serving plate with a blue cloth
    A simple summer salad with only 3 ingredients!

    🛒 Ingredients

    To make this simple honeydew melon salad, you'll need:

    honeydew melon: see the section below for how to choose a ripe melon

    blackberries: or blueberries

    basil: fresh leaves

    a simple vinaigrette: olive oil and lemon juice, honey, optional poppyseeds, salt and pepper. To keep it vegan, sub agave syrup for the honey.

    🔪Let's make this Blackberry Honeydew Salad!

    1. Cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, dice the fruit and remove the rind.
    2. Arrange on a platter, sprinkle with blackberries, basil leaves and a sprinkle or two of sea salt.
    3. Top with a drizzle of Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
    4. Serve, and accept all the rave reviews!

    👍🏼How to choose a honeydew melon

    The hardest part of this recipe is finding a perfectly ripe honeydew melon. If you've ever had one that is not at the peak of perfection, you have probably found it to be tasteless or even mealy.

    Sometimes I just hold my breath and hope for the best, but here are a few tips to help you choose a ripe one.

    a honeydew melon cut in half
    • Look at the skin. It should be dull. If it's shiny, it's probably overripe.
    • Choose one that has no soft spots or signs of damage.
    • The melon should be fairly heavy for its size.
    • Most importantly, find the end where it was joined to the vine and have a sniff. It should smell fresh and sweet.
    Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil. Tips for choosing a ripe honeydew melon.

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    This cool, refreshing honeydew melon salad goes well with any grilled or baked meats. We like it with any of the following:

    • Grilled Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa
    • Easy Thai Baked Chicken
    • Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings
    • 5-Ingredient Chili Lime Drumsticks
    • Easy Honey Chili Lime Glazed Salmon
    close up view of Blackberry Honeydew Salad with fresh basil leaves

    Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil

    Sweet honeydew, tart blackberries and pungent basil combine to make this fresh Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil as appetizing to look at as it is to eat.
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: Canadian, American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 medium honeydew melon cubed
    • 1 cup blackberries
    • 4 large basil leaves chiffonade cut

    Poppy Seed Dressing

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • 2 teaspoon liquid honey, or maple syrup for vegan diet
    • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
    • sea salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Slice honeydew melon in half and remove seeds. Remove rind and chop into bite-sized pieces. Arrange on a platter with blackberries. Garnish with basil leaves.
    • Whisk dressing ingredients together and drizzle on salad just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 7g | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Paula

      June 29, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Super refreshing and just so easy! Love this one and have made it three times!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 29, 2020 at 4:27 pm

        That's great to hear! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. aish das padihari

      August 22, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      The color on this salad is absolutely gorgeous. I love honeydew and I love black berries. This salad screams summer.

      Reply
    3. Anne Murphy

      August 22, 2017 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      Simple, but what a wonderful combination! I love the tart berries with the sweet melon - perfect, and so refreshing.

      Reply
    4. Kate | Veggie Desserts

      August 22, 2017 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      What a lovely and refreshing way to use this season's lovely blackberries!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 22, 2017 at 8:10 am

        Thanks Kate--I love the contrast in colours in this salad!

        Reply
    5. Tara

      August 21, 2017 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful salad! I just love the color. Definitely perfect for summer.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 21, 2017 at 10:37 am

        Thanks Tara! It is a showstopper with those fresh blackberries!

        Reply
    6. Derek | Dad With A Pan

      August 21, 2017 at 9:08 am

      This sounds like the perfect dish to take to a summer party. Bumming that summer is almost over, this will help me go out with a bang! haha

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 21, 2017 at 9:28 am

        Lol! This one gets ooh's and aah's because it's so pretty--it's also so ridiculously easy!

        Reply

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