HONEY-MELON SALAD WITH BASIL

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Put the taste of summer in your salad! Loaded with juicy cantaloupe and honeydew, and glazed with a sweet honey dressing, this dish will be gone in minutes. Watermelon is a tasty addition, too. -Khurshid Shaik, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 1 medium)
6 cups cubed honeydew melon (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or mint
Dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe and honeydew. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour over melon cubes just before serving; toss to coat. Stir in basil and, if desired, dried cranberries. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Selena Sarayi Chan Camas
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the fresh flavors of the melon and basil.


Rebeka Sultana
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The honeydew and cantaloupe are perfectly balanced by the salty feta and balsamic vinegar.


Sajib Khan Sajib Khan
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This is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer party or picnic.


Appiah Gilbert
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover melon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Lamarcus Getter
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I love how colorful this salad is! It's a great way to add some brightness to your plate.


Masum islam
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Suleman King
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the fresh flavors of the melon and basil.


VIP Munni Official
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The honeydew and cantaloupe are perfectly balanced by the salty feta and balsamic vinegar.


Hammad Aslam
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This is a refreshing and delicious salad that is perfect for a summer party or picnic.


bymbajargal tseveen
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This salad is a great way to use up summer fruit. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sh Subramaniyam
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I'm not usually a fan of melon, but I really enjoyed this salad! The honeydew and cantaloupe were perfectly ripe and sweet, and the feta and balsamic vinegar added a nice balance of salty and tangy flavors.


samantha phakade
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This is my go-to salad for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, but still has plenty of flavor. I love the combination of sweet and salty, and the basil adds a nice touch of freshness.


Ayan Mahesh
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks and picnics, and it's always a hit.


Ch. Bilal
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This is a great salad for a summer party! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of chopped prosciutto for an extra salty flavor.


Dieudonne Bled
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of honeydew and cantaloupe, and the feta and balsamic vinegar add a nice tang. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amrit Mehta
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I was skeptical about the honeydew melon, but it was surprisingly delicious in this salad! The cantaloupe and feta were great too, and the basil really made the flavors pop.


Rahedul Islam
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This is my new favorite summer salad! The flavors are amazing and it's so refreshing. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Tiara Leka
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I love how easy this salad is to make! It's a great way to use up summer fruit and it's always a hit at parties.


Marlyn Joubert
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with the honeydew and cantaloupe perfectly complementing the salty feta and tangy balsamic vinegar. The basil adds a refreshing touch that ties all the flavors together.