Mint to be: 13 vibrant and delicious recipes using fresh mint

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Is your garden overflowing with mint? From bright fruit salads to cocktails to seafood dishes, these 13 fresh mint recipes will show you a variety of mouthwatering options.

Watermelon salad garnished with mint and feta on a blue plate surrounded by cut limes, fresh mint, and a white linen.
Watermelon Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Mediterranean grain bowls on a white marble counter.
Mediterranean Grain Bowls. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine pre-cooked grains, lots of healthy vegetables, and fresh, bright, bold Mediterranean flavors for an easy, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Salmon Quinoa Salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad in a white bowl surrounded by parsley, cherry tomatoes, and a cut lemon.
Salmon Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious salmon quinoa salad has perfectly seared salmon, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette that brings the salad to life. Serve it for lunch, make it for meal prep, or bring it along to your next picnic or BBQ!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quinoa Salad

Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

Overhead shot of cucumber lemon mint water in a glass pitcher.
Cucumber Lemon Mint Water. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This water combines cool cucumber, bright lemon, and fresh mint for a lively, tasty water you can enjoy any time! It’s impressive enough for parties and easy enough for everyday.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

Watermelon Mojito Salad

Watermelon salad garnished with mint and feta on a blue plate surrounded by cut limes, fresh mint, and a white linen.
Watermelon Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With the sweetness of watermelon, tangy feta, mint, and lime, this watermelon mojito salad is a fresh summer salad perfect for a picnic, potluck, BBQ, or easy dinner at home!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Mojito Salad

Cucumber Celery Mint Gin Rickey

One glass on black tablecloth with menu besides it.
Cucumber Celery Mint Gin Rickey. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Stay cool with this invigorating cucumber celery mint gin rickey. The crispness of cucumber, the freshness of celery and mint, combined with the kick of gin, results in a revitalizing drink that perfectly complements hot summer days.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Celery Mint Gin Rickey

Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce

Grilled scallops with a lemon, mint, and Pinot Grigio sauce.
Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Succulent grilled scallops with a zesty sauce of lemon, mint, and Pinot Grigio. An elegant, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish for a sophisticated summer feast.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce

Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

Strawberry yogurt parfait in a stemless wine glass with another one in the background.
Strawberry yogurt parfait. Credit: Thriving In Parenting.

This simple yet elegant dessert is nicely decorated with mint leaves and is perfect for any occasioan. The best part is that it’s made with wholesome ingredients and no added sugar. So indulge in this guilt-free treat and savor its refreshing flavors.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

Blackberry Mojito

Two mojitos made with blackberries sit side by side next to a bowl of whole berries.
Blackberry Mojito. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sweet and zesty, a colorful Blackberry Mojito is a refreshing cocktail. Made with fresh mint, blackberries, lime juice and rum, it’s a delicious way to cool down this summer.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Mojito

Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint

A bowl of melon salad with mozzarella cheese on a blue cloth.
Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This delicious melon salad features mozzarella, fresh mint and salty prosciutto. It’s perfect for picnics, cookouts and barbecues.
Get the Recipe: Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint

Mint Julep

a mint leaf on top of a mint julep next to a bottle of zero-proof whiskey.
Virgin Mint Julep. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Famous for its starring role at the Kentucky Derby, the mint julep is a classic bourbon cocktail filled with fresh flavor and is perfect for afternoon sipping.
Get the Recipe: Mint Julep

Herbal Limeade

Two glasses of herbal limeade with green straws and limes.
Herbal Limeade. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Bright green and full of herbaceous flavor, this recipe for Herbal Limeade is a copycat of the Peruvian chain Viva Chicken.
Get the Recipe: Herbal Limeade

Strawberry Mint Smoothie

Strawberry Mint Keto Smoothie inside a glass with straw and fresh strawberry.
Strawberry Mint Milkshake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This Strawberry Mint Smoothie recipe with only 4 ingredients is extra creamy, rich in flavor, nourishing, and super refreshing. Extra versatile drink that is also gluten-free, low carb, and grain-free perfect for the summer party, Valentine’s or Mother’s day, or just as a quick and easy breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Mint Smoothie

Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad inside colorful bowls.
Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Quick, easy, and refreshing Lebanese Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad with a low carb twist done in 10 minutes will add lots of healthiness to your daily life. This Mediterranean keto tabouli salad recipe is entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly swapping the bulgur wheat with hemp seeds.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad

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