About the Recipe

Ingredients
FOR THE BASIL VINAIGRETTE:
1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1 Tablespoon roughly chopped shallots
1 1/2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
FOR THE SALAD:
1/2 a medium honeydew melon
1/2 a medium cantaloupe
1/2 small watermelon
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Preparation
MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Taste and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper then set it aside.
MAKE THE SALAD:
Step 1
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls from the honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon and transfer them to a large bowl.
Step 2
Add the pine nuts
Step 3
Drizzle the salad with the basil vinaigrette, then toss to combine and serve.
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