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Honey-Melon Salad

Honey-Melon Salad

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads & Dressings
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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 melons just before serving; toss to coat. Stir in basil and, if desired, dried cranberries. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).

Notes

Honey-Melon Salad with Basil Recipe
Honey-Melon Salad with Basil Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Honey-Melon Salad with Basil Recipe

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 great addition, too.
MAKES:
12 servings
TOTAL TIME:
Prep/Total: 20 min.
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