Description
A refreshing and vibrant Blackberry Honeydew Salad with basil, featuring a tangy poppy seed dressing. This light fruit salad is perfect for summer gatherings, offering a balance of sweetness from honeydew and blackberries with aromatic basil and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
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Fresh Fruits and Herbs
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the honeydew: Slice the honeydew melon in half, remove the seeds, then cut into strips. Slice the strips into bite-sized pieces, being careful not to cut all the way through the rind. Run a knife between the rind and the fruit to remove it, creating a decorative presentation. Arrange the honeydew pieces on a serving platter.
- Add blackberries: Distribute the blackberries evenly over the honeydew slices for color and flavor contrast.
- Garnish with basil: Place the chiffonade-cut basil leaves on top of the fruit for added freshness and aroma.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, liquid honey (or maple syrup), poppy seeds (if using), and a pinch of sea salt until well combined.
- Dress the salad: Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the fruit salad and gently toss or let guests help themselves.
Notes
- You can prepare the salad a day in advance. Keep it refrigerated and add the dressing and salt just before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant.
- Feel free to add other berries or fresh mint for variation.
- Use a sharp knife to avoid crushing the berries when slicing the honeydew.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
