Melon and Basil
As we say in France, a great meal doesn't need to be complicated, and this dish is a perfect example. If your family enjoys cantaloupe, serve it with basil as a refreshing first course before the main dish. It also makes a delightful dessert when paired with basil or mint. If you’re growing your own herbs, add the flowers too — it’s a simple yet beautiful way to elevate a dish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Category: First Course, Apéritif
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Cantaloupe
Fresh basil or mint
Instructions
- Slice the melon: Serve with fresh basil or mint.
- Add flowers: If your herbs have flowers, add them for extra beauty and flavor.
- Make an elegant apéritif: Serve cubes of melon with a basil leaf, with or without a toothpick
Melon and basil for a first course
Melon and basil for apéritif
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