Add a refreshing side to your summer lineup with this easy recipe for Melon Salad with Basil Vinaigrette.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
For the basil vinaigrette:
1 1/2cupspacked basil leaves
1clove garlic, roughly chopped
1Tablespoonroughly chopped shallots
1 1/2Tablespoonsred wine vinegar
1/4cupextra-virgin olive oil
For the salad:
1/2a medium honeydew melon
1/2a medium cantaloupe
1/2small watermelon
1/4cuptoasted pine nuts
Instructions
Make the vinaigrette:
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the basil, garlic, shallots and vinegar. With the motor running, stream in the olive oil and continue blending until the vinaigrette is smooth.
Taste and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper then set it aside.
Make the salad:
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls from the honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon and transfer them to a large bowl.
Add the pine nuts.
Drizzle the salad with the basil vinaigrette, then toss to combine and serve.
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