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melon balls in martini glass with basil
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5 from 6 votes

Fresh Melon Basil Salad

This vibrant and easy to make Fresh Melon Basil Salad is a healthy and tasty addition to any breakfast or brunch. Its the perfect Mother's Day brunch treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cantaloupe or similar variety, seeds removed
  • 1/2 mini watermelon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4-6 large basil leaves

Instructions

  • To scoop perfect melon balls, push melon baller (I didn't have one so I used my cookie scoop) into the melon until the fruit fills the baller, then twist to remove the ball. Super easy.
  • In small dish, whisk together lime juice and honey until the honey dissolves. Pour lime honey mixture over your cut melon balls and gently toss to coat.
  • To cut basil leaves into ribbons, stack the leaves, then roll them up tightly and slice. Mix in with melon. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 5555IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg