Best Mint Dressing Recipes

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD WITH A LEMON, HONEY, AND MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, pear, and grapes in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk lemon juice, mint, lemon zest, and honey together in a small bowl; drizzle over the fruit mixture and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, olives, feta cheese, and red onion in a bowl.
• Combine lime juice, mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil until blended. Pour over watermelon mixture; stir until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

CORN AND SCALLION SALAD WITH CILANTRO-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine the mint, cilantro, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Taste and add more honey, salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.
• Heat a grill to medium high.
• Brush the corn with some canola oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until lightly charred on all sides and tender, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then cut the corn kernels from the cobs and place them in a large bowl.
• Add the scallions to the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; top with the cheese, mint and another drizzle of the dressing. Serve immediately.

MINT AND LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of mint until well blended. Set aside for 2 hours.
• Strain mint out of dressing with a fine mesh strainer. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves and serve.

SASHIMI TUNA SALAD WITH MINT LIME CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, mint, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate salad dressing for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and grease the grate.
• Toss salad greens, romaine lettuce, mango, peanuts, cucumber, and chow mein noodles in a salad bowl.
• Sprinkle tuna with salt and black pepper.
• Grill tuna on the preheated grill until the outside is seared and brown and the inside is still red, about 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare. Slice the grilled tuna.
• Top salad with slices of avocado and grilled tuna; drizzle with salad dressing to taste.

MOROCCAN LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Score meaty side of lamb in a diamond pattern of 1/4-inch-deep cuts about 1 1/2 inches apart. Season with salt and pepper, and place scored-side up in a large roasting pan.
• In a small bowl, whisk olive oil with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, harissa, coriander seeds and cumin. Pour marinade over lamb and massage into crevices. Cover pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate 2 1/2 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 1/2 hours before cooking to return lamb to room temperature; in last 15 minutes, heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Remove foil from pan and place pan on middle oven rack; turn heat down to 350 degrees. Roast, basting lamb with pan juices every 1/2 hour, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat reads 130 degrees, about 1 3/4 hours total. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 15 minutes before carving. Serve with harissa and mint dressing.

MANGO SALAD WITH MINT YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the mangoes and apples. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lime juice; toss to coat., In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, honey, ginger, salt and remaining lime juice. Stir into mango mixture. Sprinkle with mint and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MANGO AND MINT-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. In a bowl, combine lime juice and garlic. Whisk in oil, then chopped mint; season with salt and pepper. Pound chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness; transfer to a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper; toss with half of dressing. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Brush grill grates with oil. Grill chicken, radishes, and serrano, flipping chicken once and turning vegetables occasionally, until chicken is just cooked through and radishes are charred in places, 6 to 8 minutes. Mince serrano; stir into remaining dressing. Serve chicken with radishes, watercress, and mango; drizzle with dressing and top with cheese and mint leaves.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel asparagus with a vegetable peeler starting 2 inches from tips, then cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Divide asparagus among 4 plates and wrap each pile with a slice of prosciutto to form a bundle.
• Blend together mint, garlic, broth, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender, scraping down sides frequently, until smooth. Drizzle dressing over asparagus.

BARBECUED LAMB WITH SWEET MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the marinade: mix the sugar, lemon juice and zest with the olive oil, balsamic and some seasoning. Stir to dissolve the sugar then mix in the garlic and mint. Reserve half of the marinade to use as a dressing for the lamb later.
• Open out the meat and lay it in a deep tray. Pour the marinade on top then turn to coat all over in the mix. Cover with cling film and leave for 1 hr or overnight in the fridge.
• Remove the lamb from the fridge and shake off any excess marinade back into the tray. Insert a skewer so that it goes from one corner to the opposite one. Do the same with another skewer in the opposite direction - this makes it really easy to turn the meat on the barbecue.
• Heat a barbecue or griddle pan until it's a medium heat. Cook the lamb for 15-20 mins, turning frequently for pink lamb or longer if you prefer it more done. When cooked, rest for 5-10 mins before taking out the skewers, slicing and serving with the reserved marinade for pouring over.

GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Using a sharp chef's knife, cut away the peel and the white part or pith from the grapefruit. Carefully cut inside the skin of each segment to remove each section of flesh. Squeeze the membranes over a bowl to extract all the juice. Whisk the honey and mint into the juice and set dressing aside.
• Arrange the grapefruit segments on a platter or in a shallow bowl and drizzle with some of the dressing.

LEMON-HERB DRESSING WITH MINT AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients until blended.
• Lemon-Herb Dressing With Chives and Tarragon: Substitute chopped fresh chives for mint. Proceed with recipe as directed.
• Lemon-Herb Dressing With Basil: Substitute 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil for mint and tarragon. Proceed with recipe as directed. Season with salt to taste.

PINEAPPLE-BERRY SALAD WITH HONEY-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• In 1-cup measuring cup, mix lemonade concentrate, honey and mint.
• In large bowl, gently stir together remaining ingredients. Stir in lemonade mixture until fruits are coated. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 4 hours.

MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine mint, shallots, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and salt until smooth. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

RAW ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH MINT, POMEGRANATE AND LEMON-YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chile, half of the mint and 2 tablespoons of water in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and combine with a spoon. Add the zucchini and toss to coat.
• Top with the remaining mint, pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Drizzle with olive oil and pomegranate molasses and serve.

FAVA BEAN AND CRISPY PANCETTA SALAD WITH A PEA, PECORINO AND MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a pot to a boil, half-filled with water, but with no salt as this makes fava beans and peas toughen. Add your garlic and allow the water to boil for a couple of mins before adding the beans. Cook for around 3-5 mins, depending on how young the beans are. Simply taste one to check. If you feel the skins are a little tough, which they sometimes can be, let them cool a little and then you can peel them very quickly by pinching and squeezing the bean out. Throw the skins away and keep the garlic clove to one side. Place your pancetta on a baking sheet, with the almonds spread out next to it. Place in a hot oven at 475 F - keeping an eye on the almonds to make sure they don't color too much. You should be able to crisp up the pancetta at the same time as toasting the almonds, but simply remove one or the other if it is getting too far ahead. To make the dressing, put your raw, shelled peas and and the soft, boiled garlic clove into a morter or food processor and bash or blitz until smooth. Add the cheese and most of the mint and stir or pulse to make a smooth paste. You want to turn this into a thick dressing, so add the EVOO and 4-5 tbl of lemon juice, to your preference. Season to taste - it should have an amazing flavor of sweet peas, tangy lemon, fragrant mint and a softness and roundness from the cheese. A balance is good, bit you should also trust your own judgement - i generally like mine to be a bit more lemony, to cut through the smokiness of the pancetta. Mix the dressing with the fava beans and sprinkle this over 4 plates. Crumble the pancetta over, followed by a sprinkle of the almonds which can be crushed or bashed up a little. Tear a little mint over the top with a little shaved Parmesan if you like.

MINT SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Strain and discard mint., Place olive oil in a small bowl; whisk in mint syrup. Whisk in lemon juice, salt and paprika. Drizzle over salad greens.

CUCUMBER AND FENNEL WITH ORANGE MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber, fennel, apple, and lemon juice in a serving bowl and gently mix.
• In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice through paprika until emulsified.
• Season with salt and pepper and pour over salad.
• Serve immediately or marinade covered, in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
• Toss before serving and garnish with toasted nuts.

CRAB AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH GINGER AND MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• If using coconut, heat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the shavings on a baking sheet and toast until crisp and pale golden at the edges, tossing halfway through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Cut the cantaloupe into thin slices. Using a vegetable peeler, pare the cucumber into long strips, discarding the core. Place on a serving platter, add red onion and mint, and toss.
• Finely dice half the ginger and chilies and place in a bowl. Add the lemon grass, fish sauce, lime juice, coconut cream and sugar, and whisk to blend. Taste and adjust dressing if needed; it should be fragrant, sweet, salty and sour.
• To assemble: Scatter the crab on the salad and spoon the dressing over it. Top with remaining ginger and chilies, coconut, if using, and peanuts. Serve immediately.

WINTER SALAD WITH LEMON MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Slowly add the olive oil, whisking until blended.
• Stir in the mint.
• Taste for seasoning.
• Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, fennel, carrots, cilantro, and dill, and toss to combine.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
• Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the top.