Blueberries and melons are two refreshing and delicious summer fruits that pair together beautifully in a colorful and flavorful salad. The tartness of the blueberries and the sweetness of the melons complement each other perfectly, while the thyme syrup adds a touch of herbal complexity that elevates the dish to a whole new level. This salad is easy to make, requires only a few simple ingredients, and is a perfect way to enjoy the bounty of the summer harvest.
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BLUEBERRY MELON SALAD WITH THYME SYRUP
I love lemon thyme and always have several plants available. This recipe makes use of the wonderful melons of summer and fresh thyme. You can make up just the syrup and drizzle it on any fruit you want, as needed, if this quantity is too large for you. The syrup keeps for about a week in the refrigerator. From Woman's Day magazine.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Berries
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Syrup: bring all ingredients to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to steep 20 minutes. Discard peel and sprigs.
- Allow to cool to room temperature. If not using right away, refrigerate up to one week.
- Salad: Just before serving, gently toss together all the fruit.
- Drizzle about 1/3 cup of the syrup over the fruit and toss.
- Spoon into serving bowls, garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve with additional syrup on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.6, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 42.3, Protein 1.6
BLUEBERRY-MELON SALAD WITH THYME SYRUP
Try our blueberry-melon salad recipe at WomansDay.com for a refreshing treat. WomansDay.com has the best fruit recipes like this blueberry melon salad recipe.
Categories salad recipes fruit recipes Blueberry-Melon Salad with Thyme Syrup fruit salad blueberry melon syrup thyme thyme syrup blueberry melon blueberry melon salad blueberry salad melon salad
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients to a gentle boil in a small saucepan; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let steep 20 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs and lemon peel. Cool syrup to room temperature or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Just before serving, gently toss together fruit in a serving bowl; add 1⁄3 cup of the thyme syrup and toss. Spoon into dessert bowls or glasses and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve with extra thyme syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories
MELON BERRY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, watermelon, lime juice, maple syrup
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients above in a large bowl.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together and spread over fruit, mix well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 35 grams
BLUEBERRY SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND MELON
Provided by Lori Longbotham
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season dressing with pepper. Stir in next 3 ingredients; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Place 3 prosciutto slices on each of 4 plates. Top with melon, then blueberry mixture. Serve immediately.
STRAWBERRY-MELON SUMMER SALAD
This salad is perfect for summer BBQs. The fruit makes it tasty.
Provided by Drizzler
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth, and gently fold in the watermelon balls, cantaloupe balls, and strawberries. Toss to coat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 38.6 mg, Sugar 20 g
WATERMELON-BLUEBERRY SALAD
People love the unique combination of flavors in the dressing that tops the fresh fruit in this salad. It's so refreshing on a hot summer evening. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice and mint. Add watermelon and blueberries; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLUEBERRY-THYME JAM
Blueberry jam was the first thing I ever canned, and it remains a beloved preserve. This version includes some fresh thyme, a twist that works just as well on a cheese board as on a PB&J.
Provided by Marisa McClellan
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Submerge 6 empty half-pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
- Tumble blueberries and lemon zest and juice into a wide, nonreactive 8-quart pot. Whisk together sugar and pectin in a small bowl, then stir into pot until combined.
- Bring to a vigorous boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, stirring frequently and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle boil, until volume has reduced by at least 1/3, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in thyme after 18 minutes of cooking. Remove pot from heat and check for set.
- Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot. Using a wide-mouth funnel, carefully ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Check headspace again and add more jam if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from the top.
- Wipe jar rims, apply lids and bands (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot; cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
- Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. They are shelf-stable at least 1 year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 39 g
BLUEBERRY CANTALOUPE SALAD
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, poppy seeds and orange zest. To serve, divide cantaloupe and blueberries among 4 dishes; top with yogurt dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose ripe, seasonal blueberries and melon for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme, but use half the amount.
- Make the thyme syrup ahead of time so it has time to cool and thicken.
- To make the salad, simply combine the blueberries, melon, and thyme syrup in a bowl and toss to coat.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
- For a more elegant presentation, you can arrange the salad on a bed of arugula or other greens.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to the salad for a decadent dessert.
Conclusion:
This blueberry melon salad with thyme syrup is a refreshing and delicious summer salad. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at your next barbecue. The thyme syrup adds a unique and flavorful twist to the salad, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give this blueberry melon salad with thyme syrup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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