35 Mint Recipes That Prove Fresh Herbs Are Everything

Pea soup has a reputation for being sort of one-note. But this pea soup is determined to prove the haters wrong with its bounty of aromatics and three different types of fresh herbs.

A taste of summer in every bite. Since the recipe only calls for four simple ingredients, we’d say it’s the perfect excuse to spring for an ice cream maker.

It’s easy being green with this breakfast powerhouse on your team. Mint aids with digestion and bloating, while spirulina (aka blue-green algae) provides protein, iron, iodine, beta-carotene and so much more.

Mint and blanched peas are pureed to create a vegetal foil for savory scallops seared in bacon fat. Be sure to thoroughly dry the scallops before cooking them to ensure a drool-worthy crust.

Juicy, tender summer melon doesn’t need much help in the deliciousness department. This mélange of honeydew and cantaloupe dusted with fresh herbs, citrus and pantry staples is proof.

This cozy main only needs 30 minutes in the pressure cooker to come together. The key to al dente Instant Pot pasta is dropping the noodles in dry with the aromatics so they absorb more flavor, then quick-releasing the pressure once they’re cooked.

Mint, cilantro, fresh ginger and garlic are blitzed in the blender until smooth, then swirled through classic hummus for an artful appetizer.

Not only is the heavy cream infused with mint on the stove for maximum flavor, but peppermint extract is also added to the mix before freezing.

The summer squash can do so much more than quick bread and zoodle bowls. Here, briny feta, fresh mint and orange peel make its raw flavor sing.

Sweet mango + buttery avocado + spicy serranos + fresh lime and mint = a positively flawless party dip (or taco topper).

Since nobody gets excited about digging into a bed of lettuce, we spiced up the greens with radicchio, parsley, cilantro and mint.

The only thing we love more than the marinated artichoke hearts in this dish is the two-ingredient “sauce,” which is nothing but pasta water, lemon juice and Pecorino cheese.

A flourish of torn mint leaves and pomegranate arils has this lamb entrée ready for its Christmas debut.

This wintry cocktail is as bright as a summer’s day, thanks to fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, bubbly prosecco and a generous dose of chopped mint.

You’ve never had an affogato (or espresso-topped ice cream) this epic. Dunk the homemade ice pops into your Americano and watch the drink slowly turn into a creamy latte-like concoction as it melts.

Whether you’re celebrating a new job, an engagement or a housewarming, bubbly is always the answer. (BTW, this is the easiest way to cut the watermelon ahead of juicing it.)

Fresh mint and parsley star in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing that brings peppery arugula, creamy avocado and sharp fennel to life.

Earthy whole-wheat couscous meets crunchy almonds, fresh mint and cool yogurt for a side dish that’s anything but boring. It’s all tossed in a spicy harissa vinaigrette for good measure too.

We see a pool party in your future, and you’re sipping these bad boys with abandon. Instead of traditional rum, they star watermelon-mint vodka instead.

Forget the mini marshmallows. This smoky, herbaceous side dish is destined for your Thanksgiving table. Make a double batch of the pesto to use on pasta, sandwiches and roasted veggies.

The key to the tangy feta-cream cheese filling is a boatload of chopped herbs, like parsley, dill, mint and oregano. Plate it with a Greek salad and bam: Dinner is served.

Two of our favorite cocktails in one frosty concoction. Since Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby are always days apart, you can kill two parties with one stone.

We love you, 15-minute meals. The sauce is as simple as blitzing canned coconut milk, frozen mango, ginger, mint and avocado in the blender until smooth.

Prepare to be the envy of the breakroom when you dig into this protein-rich salmon bowl at lunchtime. Smashing the cukes ensures that they soak up every drop of dressing.

Playing bartender at your own party keeps you from…well, everything. Let your guests serve themselves with a big-batch cocktail instead. (This one calls for vodka, orange liqueur and sparkling wine.)

Making soup from scratch is easy on paper, but can feel super tedious after all that slicing, dicing and simmering. Trade your cutting board for a blender and the soup will basically make itself.

Paper-thin ribbons of zucchini char just as nicely on the grill as larger cuts. Once they’re browned to your liking, all that’s left to do is load it with toppings and lime juice.

Sure, the recipe uses peppermint extract instead of fresh mint. But in honor of our favorite Girl Scout cookie of all time, we’d be remiss not to put this treat on your radar.

We’re not sure what to taste first, the impossibly tender leg of lamb or the tarragon-mint pistachio pesto.

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With orange juice and chilled Moscato in the mix, this drink is kind of like a souped-up mimosa. If we were you, we’d invite friends over for alfresco brunch ASAP.

The fresh finishing touches, including cilantro, mint, Thai basil, scallions, Thai chile and lime, are just as essential to the dish’s flavor as the chicken soup ingredients.

Crisp breaded zucchini rounds are just the fatty pairing for citrusy, nutty pasta. Two types of cheese (Parmesan and manchego, to be exact) offer just the right amount of salty bliss.

Mint-infused simple syrup meets fresh summer blueberries and citrus juice in this Insta-worthy boozy pop.

Isn’t she lovely? Heavy cream is simmered with fresh mint and infused with peppermint extract for flavor, but a dash of spirulina is the key to its pretty green hue.