Mint is one of our favorite herbs, and we usually have some in the house. We add mint leaves to our tea, and sometimes just to a glass of hot water. When I felt like we needed a change from our usual vinaigrette salad dressing, I chopped up some fresh mint leaves, dropped them into a mixture of oil and vinegar, and then added lemon. The result was a cool, refreshing dressing with a hint of tartness – perfect for a crisp green salad.
(9 votes, average: 4.56 out of 5)
Loading...Lemon and Mint Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- salt & coarsely ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a salad dressing shaker or a small jar with a tight fitting top.
- Shake well and pour over salad.
Copyright © 2009-2021 Diabetes Media Foundation, All Rights Reserved. ASweetLife™ is a trademark of the Diabetes Media Foundation, All Rights Reserved.
Sounds like a nice fresh dressing. I’ll have to give it a try!
[…] Grilling season is upon us and this tip is to remind you that grilling is not just about meat. A mix of grilled vegetables like zucchini, carrots, onions, and tomatoes makes a wonderful lunch or dinner. To prepare all you need to do is coat the veggies with a little bit of olive oil. You can chop and skewer them, or just place them straight onto the grill. Enjoy them on their own, as a low-carb side-dish or on a bed of lettuce leaves topped with your favorite dressing. Our favorite dressing for a grilled veggie salad is lemon… Read more »
What a refreshing change. I eat a salad every night and it’s great to find new tastes.