Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil
Enjoy a refreshing Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil, a light and healthy fruit salad made with juicy honeydew, sweet blackberries, and fresh basil. This quick summer recipe is perfect for brunch, snacks, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups honeydew melon cubed
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of ½ lime or lemon
- ½ teaspoon lime zest optional
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Wash blackberries gently and pat dry.
- Cut honeydew in half, remove seeds, and cube into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice basil into thin ribbons (chiffonade).
- In a large bowl, combine honeydew and blackberries.
- Sprinkle basil over the fruit.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Drizzle dressing over the fruit.
- Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe honeydew for best sweetness and flavor.
- Add basil just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Toss gently to avoid crushing the fruit.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored short-term in the fridge.