Blackberry Honeydew Salad with Basil

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

Blackberry Honeydew Salad with basil in an oval bowl.

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!

Salads made with melon are ideal for summer. They're so refreshing and they help to keep you hydrated during hot weather. You might also like these melon salads! If you're planning a summer party, have a look at these recipes for inspiration, too!

Greek Watermelon Basil Salad. Every summer party needs a watermelon salad!
Mediterranean Cantaloupe Salad with Olives and Mint. This one has so much flavour! Sweet and salty, all in one bite.
Cantaloupe Arugula Sala. Dressed with a sweet poppy seed dressing, it's an incredibly easy salad to make.
Honeydew Blueberry Salad with Blue Cheese. Delicious with a mint-lime dressing!
And don't forget a fun melon mocktail: Honeydew Lime Mocktail with Mint!

This salad combines two favourite fruits: honeydew melon and blackberries! Blackberries are considered to be a superfood, so adding them into your diet in delicious ways is a great way to get anti-oxidants!

Try this Blackberry Kiwi Salad with Oranges, Fresh Fig Arugula Salad with Blackberries, Blackberry Glazed Chicken Thighs or even Sugar-free Blackberry Chia Seed Jam!

🛒 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, either chiffonade cut or simply chopped and sprinkled.
a simple vinaigrette: olive oil and lemon juice, honey, optional poppy seeds, salt and pepper. To keep it vegan, sub agave syrup for the honey.

🔪Let's make this Blackberry Honeydew Salad!

Cut the melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Slice the melon into strips, then cut the strips into bite-sized pieces, being careful not to cut through the skin.
Remove the rind by running a knife between the rind and the base of the cuts you've just made.
Arrange the honeydew cubes on a platter, sprinkle with blackberries, basil leaves and a sprinkle or two of sea salt.
Top with a drizzle of Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing.
Serve, and accept all the rave reviews!

Close-up view of Honeydew Blackberry Salad with Basil.

You may be wondering . . .

What do I look for when choosing a melon?

Wondering 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.

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

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.

Honeydew Blackberry Salad with fresh basil leaves.

👍🏼Helpful Tips

Make ahead of time! You can make this honeydew melon salad a day before you play to serve it. Wait until serving time to add the sprinkle of salt and the dressing.

Store leftover salad covered in the fridge. It will last for up to 3 days.

🔁 Possible Variations

Make a Honeydew Blackberry Salad with Mint instead! Add a small handful of finely chopped mint leaves to your finished salad instead of basil. Incredibly refreshing!

🍽 Serving Suggestions

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

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This honeydew melon salad recipe was originally published in 2017. It has been updated with new photos and extra information.

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