Best Lemon Mint Vinaigrette Recipes

LEMON-MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, mustard, sugar and garlic in a small bowl until blended.
• Drizzle in oil, whisking until blended.
• Stir in mint, salt and pepper.
• Note: Can be kept in refridgerator for up to 2 days.

ASPARAGUS, HAZELNUT AND MINT SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon zest and juice, vinegar, mustard, syrup, salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil whisking constantly.
• Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil; cook asparagus 2-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer to ice water with slotted spoon. When cool to touch, drain well and spread on towel to absorb remaining water.
• Combine asparagus and quinoa in large bowl; toss with about 1/4 c of vinaigrette. Add coursely chopped nuts, scallions and fresh mint.
• Season with salt and pepper and more vinaigrette to taste.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4-6.

LEMON AND MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon zest, juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir in mint leaves.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH LEMON-MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients.
• To make Salad: Cook sugar snap peas in boiling water 2 minutes, or until bright green.
• Drain.
• Toss peas with 3 TBS Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette.
• Stir in pistachios.

GRILLED TUNA AND FENNEL WITH LEMON-MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill or a broiler. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, soy sauce and salt. Set aside.
• Place the fennel in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until the fennel just begins to become tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the fennel and brush it lightly with the oil-and-lemon mixture. Grill or broil until lightly browned and very tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brush the tuna with some of the oil-and-lemon mixture and grill or broil until seared but red in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and surround with the fennel. Combine the herbs with the remaining oil-and-lemon mixture and pour it over the tuna. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-MINT QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small pot, combine the quinoa and BOU with 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir gently. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and steam for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and fluff with a fork, then let cool completely.
• In a small container with a lid, combine all dressing ingredients. Close the container and shake well.
• Pour dressing into quinoa bowl while fluffing the quinoa with a fork until dressing is evenly distributed.
• Gently fold in the strawberries, radishes, mint, almonds and feta into the quinoa.
• Serve.