Savor the delightful flavors of summer with this Melon Blackberry Herb Salad! It is a refreshing cantaloupe, honeydew, and blackberry salad. The combination of juicy cantaloupe, sweet honeydew melon, and plump blackberries creates a vibrant and colorful dish. Fresh mint and basil leaves add a burst of aromatic freshness. Then the dressing adds a sweet, tangy and zesty kick.
Tossed together and allowed to meld for a few minutes, the flavors intertwine, resulting in a harmonious and refreshing salad. Serve it chilled as a light and healthy dessert or a side dish, and garnish with additional mint and basil leaves for an extra touch of freshness. This cantaloupe, honeydew, and blackberry salad with mint and basil is a perfect way to relish the wonderful, fresh tastes of summer.
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Storage tips for Melon Blackberry Herb Salad
Ideally, consume the salad within 1-2 days for optimal flavor and texture. The longer it is stored, the fruit may become softer and less fresh. Place any remaining salad in an airtight container or cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate promptly to maintain freshness.
It’s best to store the dressing separately if you have added it to the salad. The dressing can make the fruit soggy over time, so it’s better to add it just before serving. If you added additional mint and basil leaves as garnish, remove them before storing the salad. These herbs are delicate and can wilt or discolor if stored with the fruit.
Before serving any leftover salad, gently toss it again to redistribute the flavors and ensure even distribution of the dressing. Remember, the texture of the fruit may change slightly upon refrigeration, but the salad should still be enjoyable.
The dressing
This recipe includes a quick squeeze of lime and a tablespoon of sweetener to the salad. It’s delicious! But if you want to level this recipe up a notch add the Date Lime Dressing. It’s truly decadent!
Melon Blackberry Herb Salad
Equipment
- 1 cutting board and knife
- 1 large bowl
- measuring spoon (optional)
- citrus juicer or reamer (optional)
- serving dishes
Ingredients
- 1 small cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
- 1 small honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar (optional) OR add Date Lime Dressing.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized pieces of cantaloupe and honeydew melon.
- Add the fresh blackberries to the bowl.
- Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves and basil leaves over the fruit.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salad. Then drizzle the maple syrup or agave over the fruit. OR skip this step and add the Date Lime Dressing.
- Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and ensure even distribution of flavors. Let the salad sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the cantaloupe, honeydew, and blackberry salad chilled and garnish with additional fresh mint and basil leaves if desired.
