Honeydew Melon & Blackberry Salad

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This recipe for a honeydew melon and blackberry salad with watercress and red spring onions is a delightfully flavorful and unique summer salad.

It's especially good if you get very ripe, juicy blackberries!

Why You’ll Love This Salad Recipe

This salad is fresh and fruity - you’ll love the bright flavors and unique combination of flavors. It’s also incredibly easy to make and a pretty dish to share at a summer picnic or potluck.

This salad pairs perfectly with a lot of BBQ dishes. It’s vegan (if you use the agave), gluten-free, and dairy-free.

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How to Make This Melon Salad Recipe

• Prep the ingredients. Cut or ball the melon and cut the red spring onion
• Combine the leaves and fruit. Place the watercress, melon, blackberries, and spring onions in a bowl or on a large plate.
• Make the vinaigrette. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a small bowl and whisk briskly to combine. Dress the salad and serve.

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Simple Summer Salad Recipes

Fresh, fruit-forward salads are the best! If you’re looking for a simple summer salad recipe, then you’ll love these options:

• Grilled Peach & Tomato Salad
• Refreshing Tomato Cantaloupe Salad
• Simple Mango Avocado Salad with Blueberries
• Watermelon Summer Salad
• Summer Stone Fruit Salad

Tips for this Salad Recipe

• This recipe is naturally vegan (if you use the agave) and gluten-free.
• If you don't have a melon baller, you can cut the honeydew into chunks, or you can use a circular teaspoon to scoop out balls of honeydew. 
• If you can’t find a red spring onion, you can use a regular spring onion as well.
• This recipe travels well and can be made in advance, so it’s perfect for summer picnics and potlucks!

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