Blueberry Melon Salad with Thyme Syrup

Bright, refreshing, and delightfully herbaceous, this Blueberry Melon Salad with Thyme Syrup transforms simple ingredients into an elegant seasonal dish. Juicy blueberries, sweet cantaloupe, and honeydew melon are brought together with a luscious homemade thyme syrup infused with zesty lime juice and fresh thyme sprigs. Perfect for warm weather entertaining, this fruit salad is quick to prepare, with only 20 minutes of prep time, and makes for a stunning side dish or light dessert. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and extra freshness. Ideal for summer brunches, picnics, or as a healthy snack, this recipe balances natural sweetness with subtle herbal notes for a unique and memorable flavor combination.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups blueberries
• 0.5 whole (medium-sized) cantaloupe
• 0.5 whole (medium-sized) honeydew melon
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoons lime zest
• 0.25 cups mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the blueberries thoroughly under cold water and let them dry.

Step 2

Slice the cantaloupe and honeydew melon in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard them.

Step 3

Using a melon baller, scoop out small, round pieces from the cantaloupe and honeydew. Alternatively, cut the melon into bite-sized cubes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the blueberries to the bowl with the melon.

Step 5

To make the thyme syrup, combine the granulated sugar, water, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Once dissolved, let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove it from the heat.

Step 6

Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the thyme leaves, allowing the liquid to cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Once the syrup has cooled slightly, stir in the fresh lime juice and lime zest.

Step 8

Drizzle the thyme syrup over the blueberry and melon mixture. Gently toss the ingredients to coat them evenly with the syrup.

Step 9

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled version.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1815.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	874.3

Total Fat 3.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 332.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 180.3g
Protein 14.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 283.8mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 3143.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.5%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 90.4%