Best Green Salad With Dried Mint Recipes

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MINTY GREEN BEAN SALAD



Minty Green Bean Salad image

Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!

Provided by CELANE47

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh green beans
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 slices onion, chopped
1 sprig fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
  • Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
  • In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

EASY TOSSED GREEK SALAD



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Easy Greek Tossed Green Salad is a great way to incorporate the flavors of the Mediterranean in one healthy dish. This simple salad goes together in a pinch and tastes amazing with a smooth and tasty 6-ingredient homemade dressing!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens
1 cucumber (peeled and sliced)
⅓ cup kalamata olives (sliced)
½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes)
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine lettuce, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, red onion, and cheese.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well. Pour over salad and toss to combine just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 208 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEN SALAD WITH MINT



Green Salad with Mint image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Herb     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Spring     Vegan     Endive     Lettuce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 heads Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 heads Belgian endive, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices
4 tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Fine sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Toss together lettuce, endive, tomatoes, and mint. Just before serving, drizzle salad with oil and toss, then sprinkle with lemon juice. Add sea salt and pepper to taste and toss again.

MIXED GREENS AND FRUIT SALAD



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This recipe comes from The Diabetic Cookbook. It can be easily adapted for any occassion or season. The variety of fruit and berries can be endless. I have often added grilled chicken or shrimp to make a complete meal. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup mixed fruit (Blueberries; Strawberries, quartered; blackberries; raspberries; pineapple; mandarin orange segments)
1/3 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons salad oil
4 teaspoons brown mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons snipped of fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, mixed together mixed greens, mushrooms, zucchini and fruit.
  • In a jar combine the dressing ingredients; cover and shake until combined.
  • Pour over salad just before serving, toss to coat.

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