Honeydew Blackberry Basil Mix (Print)
Sweet honeydew chunks with ripe blackberries and fresh basil, dressed in a simple honey-lemon mix with poppy seeds if you want.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
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4 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons
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1 cup juicy blackberries
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1 medium honeydew, diced into cubes
→ Dressing
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Sea salt as needed
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½ teaspoon of optional poppy seeds
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2 teaspoons maple syrup or liquid honey
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2 tablespoons of squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra virgin
# Steps:
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Halve the melon and scoop out the seeds. Slice into easy-to-eat pieces, making sure not to cut through the skin. Use a knife to separate the rind and set the chunks on a plate with the blackberries.
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Combine the olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), lemon juice, and optional poppy seeds in a mixing bowl. Stir until blended.
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Pour the dressing across the salad and lay the thinly sliced basil leaves on top. Just before eating, sprinkle a bit of sea salt for flavor.
# Additional Notes:
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You can make this salad the night before. For the best flavor, add the salt and dressing when you're ready to eat.