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Mint is more than a garnish. It adds a bright note to salads and other savory dishes, as you'll find in these fresh and easy recipes. Mint plants like it cool and shady. It starts popping up in spring and is available locally most places into fall. Temperate areas will have local mint year-round, hotter climates might see a brief hiatus from mint in the middle of the summer.

Baked Sole With Mint and Ginger

Baked Sole With Mint and Ginger is an easy, flavorful, moist way to bake sole and other delicate fish fillets.

Cilantro Mint Chutney

This easy Cilantro Mint Chutney is perfect for dipping veggies, spreading on sandwiches, or adding a bright kick to any dish.

How to Cut Chiffonade

See how to cut mint into thin, elegant ribbons.

Baby Artichokes With Mint

A bit of garlic, pancetta, and mint bring out the delicate nuttiness of baby artichokes.

Cucumbers With Mint Yogurt Dressing

Cucumbers pari perfectly with yogurt mint dressing.

Fattoush Salad

Fattoush is a great salad of fresh vegetables, a bright dressing, and pieces of crisp pita bread.

Green Beans With Mint Chile Dressing

Give fresh steamed green beans a bright, hot kick in the pants with this minted jalapeno marinade.

Grilled Eggplant & Mint Dip

Eggplant, garlic, and mint make a fresh, easy dip for summer.

Lemon Herb Orzo Salad With Pistachios

Make this light and easy spring pasta salad filled with fresh herbs and lemon.

Mint Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Mint and jalapeno come together in this fresh and spicy vinaigrette. Great with romaine leaves or drizzled on steamed summer vegetables.

Mint Julep Cocktail

The key to a good mint julep? The answer is two-fold: decent bourbon and fresh mint.

Mint Syrup

Turn sugar and fresh lint leaves into a delicious, drizzle-able syrup.

Minted Fresh Green Pea Soup

Fresh spring peas cooked with a bit of onion and seasoned with mint makes a refreshing, surprisingly hearty Minted Fresh Green Pea Soup.

Peaches With Mint Syrup

Fresh chopped peaches drizzled with mint syrup make a simple, flavorful, seasonal dessert.

Spicy Brussels Sprouts Salad With Almonds and Mint

Shaved brussels sprouts, mint, marcona almonds, shredded parmesan cheese, and a spicy vinaigrette were a surprising - and delightful - combination.

Vietnamese Spring Noodle Salad

The fresh herbs, tender lettuces, and sweet onions of spring make this Vietnamese Spring Noodle Salad delicious. It's also a snap to pull together for a quick dinner and endlessly flexible.

Yogurt Mint Salad Dressing

A bit of garlic and lemon juice, along with plenty of fresh mint, turns yogurt into a delicious, healthful salad dressing.

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