Summertime is all about fresh and REFRESHING salads! As many of you probably already know, i’m not a typical salad gal. I don’t like bushful of greens shoved into my mouth, so when I make salad, you know it must be good. Follow along for this beautiful summer Melon Salad with a Basil Honey Dressing!

Melons for the Salad

So, this is a melon salad, after all. One thing about me is that I LOVE melon in the summertime. Give me cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon in a big bowl and I’ll be eating it all day long. This summer salad was actually created as the result of my melon eating habits. You can add or substitute any sort of melon as you wish, but I think adding all 3 makes for a beautiful color!

Basil Honey Dressing

This salad is going to naturally be sweet, considering it has deliciously ripe melons in it. However, we can take it up a notch. I love making a simple basil honey dressing to drizzle all over. It’s adds on an extra layer of sweetness, and the basil makes it brighter and fresher than ever. These are the types of ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry, so it can come together within minutes!

Other Summer Salads

My summer salads always consist of fruit and fresh flavors. If you are looking for other salads to try, be sure to try my Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad. It’s loaded with fresh grilled peaches and drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze. If you want something savory, you can’t go wrong with a simple Chopped Greek Salad! This one is my go-to year-round 😉

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