Easy recipes using mint
One of the unsung heroes of the herb world, and it’s not just for mint sauce! Whether you use a little or a lot, fresh mint brings an instantly recognisable taste to dishes.
Find sweet and savoury ways to use these fantastically scented leaves.
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Brazilian-style lemonade
Inspired by Brazilian lemonade, made by whizzing limes with condensed milk, our take has added lemon and mint to keep it really refreshing.
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15-minute meals
Summer rice salad
This versatile rice salad is a go-to dish for summer and works with pretty much any seasonal veg – perfect for using up leftover bits and bobs in the fridge.
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Easy vegan
Homemade herby salsa
Use any soft herbs to make this zingy green salsa. Drizzle over everything from everything from breakfast eggs and grilled chicken to salads.
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30-minute meals
Harissa salmon with orzo courgette salad
Orzo pasta salads rule, and this one can be served hot or cold. The key to this delicious orzo salmon salad is the lightly pickled courgettes
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Winter salads
Cavolo nero, apple and mint salad
This crunchy vegan winter salad with cavolo nero, apple, mint, celery and croutons works well as a healthy lunch or interesting side dish.
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Healthy lunches
Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles
This healthy, wholesome, low-fat lemon prawn laksa recipe really hits the spot on days when you just want to cut down on calories.
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Asparagus
Asparagus, pea and mint risotto (risotto primavera)
This asparagus, pea and mint risotto (primavera) showcases the best of spring produce, is gorgeously green and best enjoyed al fresco with a glass of rosé.
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Burgers
Halloumi and sweet potato burgers with chilli, mint and mashed avocado
Slices of halloumi and sweet potato are marinated, grilled and placed in burger buns then topped with smashed avocado. Tuck into our sweet potato burgers.
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Summer cocktails
Swedish mint julep
Steffi Knowles-Dellner's Swedish mint julep cocktail is a great way to begin a dinner party. Full of flavour, yet still refreshing, it's a crowd favourite.
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Fishcakes
Fishcakes with minty peas and spinach
We made this British classic healthier by swapping traditional floury white potatoes for sweet potatoes. These fishcakes make for an easy midweek dinner.
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Homemade pesto
Mint pesto
There's no need for mint sauce with lamb – Simmone Logue's mint pesto recipe brings a new take to Sunday lunch accompaniments.
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Recipes in partnership with Breast Cancer Care
North African-style mint tea
Traditional North African mint tea should be served very sweet. This recipe uses fresh mint leaves, serves 4 and is ready in 10 minutes.
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Mint
Mint-choc chip ice cream
When vanilla just won't do, try this stunning mint-chocolate chip ice cream recipe. It's the perfect flavour for summer refreshment.
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Filo pastry
Baked feta and mint filo pastries
These cheesy filo pastries only require five ingredients and would make a tasty nibble or dinner party starter, served with a crisp salad.
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Classic sauces
Mint sauce for lamb
Serve your roast lamb with an easy, and quick, mint sauce. This recipe is ready in minutes and freshly-made tastes better than shop-bought.
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Dinner party desserts
Frozen mint and chocolate parfait
Try this frozen chocolate dessert recipe, made with a hint of fresh mint leaves - a flavour combo that never dates. Only 20 minutes to prep
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