18 Refreshing Mint Recipes

When life gives you mint, what do you make? Here I’ve gathered 18 delicious refreshing mint recipes that will delight you this summer!

Plenty of cold drinks, colorful salads, pesto, sauces, all easy recipes perfect to use up a bunch of fresh and healthy mint leaves.

One of my favorite things about summer is the bounty of fresh mint that is just outside my doorstep. Those lovely green leaves are so versatile and add instantly more flavor, color and delicious smell to any drink or savory dishes.

I sprinkle mint on everything, I add it to fresh summer salads, to desserts, to smoothies, and I drink mint infused water all the time!

Mint will also add a fantastic twist to summer cocktails and is perfect packed into a mojitos for the upcoming al fresco parties.

Along with its amazing clean taste, mint provides plenty of health benefits too. It’s packed with antioxidants, vitamin A, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s great to soothe upset stomachs.

Not only is mint versatile in the kitchen and good for your health, but this perennial herb is also extremely easy to grow indoors in a pot on the windowsill. That means it’s economical, sustainable, and you don’t even need a garden.

So, if you wonder what to do with a lot of fresh mint, I’m here to help with this roundup of refreshing easy recipes. And if you make mojitos, please give me a shout. ; )

1. Mint pesto

This bright, zesty mint pesto is loaded up with delicious fresh flavors. It’s easy to make in the food processor and perfect to toss it, scoop it, drizzle it, stir it into salads, soups, roasted veggies, potatoes and more! It’s also freezable in small convenient portions.

2. Crostini with peas, ricotta and mint

These crispy crostini make a delicious canapé full of fresh lemon and mint flavor and with a lovely texture. The perfect vegetarian appetizer or snack ready in minutes!

3. Mint syrup

This simple mint syrup requires only 4 ingredients, 10 minutes of prep time, and it’s brilliant for sweetening and adding a lovely mint flavor to your drinks. It’s easy, economical and doesn’t contain artificial flavor, preservatives or food coloring. Why not to serve it with lovely mint ice cubes? : )

4. Salad with mint

This quick salad with mint is delightful, filling and packed with flavor. The combination of plant-based protein, veggies, fresh mint and the tangy dressing makes a wonderful main course or a side dish, and keeps well for days.

5. Mojito recipe

This mojito with mint is one of the best way to cool off on a hot summer day. The recipe is super easy, a refreshing combination of herbaceous mint, tart lime, and fizzy soda water. YUM.

6. Mint Greek yogurt sauce

This easy mint yogurt sauce only requires 1 bowl and 5 minutes of prep time, and it’s so deliciously fresh, zippy, and versatile.

7. Pea and mint soup

For this simple, velvety pea soup you need just a handful of ingredients including fresh mint that lends its amazing refreshing flavor pairing so well with the starchy peas.

8. Mint water

This healthy mint water requires only 3 ingredients, no sugar, and it’s a breeze to make. It helps you to stay hydrated all year round and helps your digestion, especially if you add a touch of lemon juice. You can use mint or peppermint which has a slightly stronger flavor.

8. Mint cashew green sauce

This easy mint green sauce uses a mix of three herbs: mint, parsley and dill. The combination of different fresh herbs results in a complex flavor, vibrant green color and a ton of antioxidants and vitamins! Added bonus? It can be used basically everywhere and tastes delicious.

9. Tomato salad with mint dressing

This wonderful Indian salad pairs really well with rich, spicy curries. It’s made with slices of juicy tomato, sliced red onions, and a drizzled of lovely mint dressing made with raita, the scrumptious green mint sauce made with yogurt.

10. Classic mint julep recipe

If you like refreshing cocktails (WE DO), this mint julep is perfect for you. It’s another simple, totally delicious recipe that uses fresh mint and perfect for cooling off all summer. It’s ready in just 5 minutes!

11. Mint Chocolate Brownie

These vegan brownies celebrate the perfect mint-chocolate combination! They’re moist on the inside, covered with an AMAZING mint glaze and make a scrumptious summer dessert.

12. Watermelon salad with feta

This lovely, refreshing salad recipe is perfect for hot summer days. With feta cheese, avocado, mint & lime, it’s a delicious mix of savory & sweet.

13. Fresh Mint Ice Cream

The spearmint lends such a refreshing quality to cool drinks and frozen treats that seems to be just perfect for this ice cream. The end result is light and slightly icy like sorbet, but as sweet and satisfying as gelato. YUM.

14. Cucumber salad with mint

This can be your go-to salad recipe for summer picnics and BBQs. It is packed with vitamins and flavor, simple to make yet addictively good. And it improves if you make it ahead of time.

15. Fresh Orange and Mint Tea

This another lovely recipe from one of my fellow blogger, it’s a calming, fragrant orange and mint tea that you can make in not time, and perfect for relaxing in the afternoon or evening. The hint of citrus flavour compliments the mint beautifully!

16. Lemon cucumber mint ginger water
17. Quinoa salad with mint

More recipe collections?

Gathering similar recipes all in one place is so handy and gives ideas about how to use up specific ingredients! Below there’s a few roundups that you might find helpful:

• 40 Meatless recipes
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• 15 Cannellini bean recipes
• 25+ Green lentil recipes
• 17 Ricotta recipes
• 13 quick pasta ideas
• Artichoke recipes
• 16 delicious recipes with onions
• Italian appetizers

If you try one of these delicious mint recipes, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it or tag a photo #theclevermeal on Instagram.