Many Mints: Mint & Lettuce Salad
April/May 2009
By Jim Long
 |
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Jerry Pavia
|
Serves 4
Like all herbs, mint has the best flavor when harvested often. Use tender, new leaves for this salad rather than older, stronger-tasting leaves.
RELATED CONTENT
Try this herb-rich dessert recipe with fresh figs and apricots....
This easy recipe for Lemon Rice Pudding is an excellent dessert with a citrus twist....
Reel in runaway food costs the bistro way with this easy recipe for Cucumber Yogurt and Mint Salad....
Make a crispy pastry filled with citrus-flavored apples with this recipe for Tart Tatin....
This easy-to-make recipe for pureed squash is full of flavor....
• 6 cups Bibb or other tender lettuce, torn
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn slightly
• 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1⁄2 cucumber, peeled and sliced thinly
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1. Combine lettuce, mint, tomatoes and cucumber, then add raspberry vinegar and toss.
Contributing editor Jim Long lives and gardens in the Ozark Mountains.
Click here for the original article, Many Mints: Recipes and Growing Tips for Mint.