Cilantro and Mint Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish for any meal. With a blend of cilantro's citrusy notes and mint's cooling properties, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors. Easy to make and customizable with a variety of ingredients, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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FRESH MINT AND CILANTRO MELON SALAD
All the fresh greens of the herbs and melon of this easy side dish are refreshing to both the eye and the palate! The melon can be chopped bite-sized to be a salad or side, or smaller to be used as a relish or condiment. This dish is also great for a change of pace on the brunch buffet! This works well also with Crenshaw melon.
Provided by Menealeous' Daughter
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the honeydew, lime juice, cilantro, mint, and sugar in a bowl; toss to combine; refrigerate at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 13.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CORN AND SCALLION SALAD WITH CILANTRO-MINT DRESSING
"Farmer's cheese has a nice creamy flavor. If you can't find it, sub in feta or ricotta salata," says Bobby.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Combine the mint, cilantro, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Taste and add more honey, salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.
- Heat a grill to medium high.
- Brush the corn with some canola oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until lightly charred on all sides and tender, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then cut the corn kernels from the cobs and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the scallions to the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; top with the cheese, mint and another drizzle of the dressing. Serve immediately.
CILANTRO-AND-MINT SALAD
It's not just cilantro-and-mint salad, of course. There is parsley as well, and also arugula and baby lettuce: a jumble of herbs and soft greens lightly dressed with lime juice and oil. It's a terrific salad to serve as a foil to spicy food, or to sprinkle on a taco as kind of green-ish version of pico de gallo.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the herbs and greens. Fill a large bowl or clean sink with cold water, and add the leaves. Swish them around to loosen dirt, then gently lift out and dry in a salad spinner or on clean kitchen towels. (You can do this up to a day ahead, refrigerating the dry leaves in sealed plastic bags or containers with a paper towel to absorb excess water.)
- When ready to serve, whisk together the salt, pepper, red-pepper flakes, lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl, then check the seasonings. Put the leaves in a large bowl, drizzle the dressing over them and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 113 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LEMONGRASS SAUCE AND BASIL, MINT AND CILANTRO SALAD
Provided by Anita Lo
Categories Tomato Sauté Mint Basil Scallop White Wine Healthy Lemongrass Cilantro Self
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over low heat. Cook onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 12 minutes. Stir in lemon grass, garlic and chiles. Add wine. Raise heat to high, then simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and juice; break apart tomatoes. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Force sauce through a colander and discard solids. Season with salt and pepper.
- For Salad:
- Toss all ingredients in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- For Scallops:
- Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat 1 minute; add oil. Cook 8 scallops 1 minute; reduce heat to medium-high; cook undisturbed until golden, about 4 minutes. Turn scallops over; cook 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Repeat. Divide scallops and sauce among 8 bowls and top with salad.
BEET SALAD WITH LEMON, CILANTRO AND MINT
Ann Yonkers is co-director of the FRESHFARM Markets, the organic farm markets in Washington, DC and Maryland.. She and her husband Charlie Yonkers own Pot Pie Farm, in Wittman, MD. This lovely salad is as pretty as it is delicious. You can use all red, all golden or variously colored beets. Time does not include the roasting of the beets.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the beets into quarters or sixths.
- Finely grate the lemon zest and squeeze 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Whisk together the lemon zest and juice, onion, herbs, coriander, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the oil in a small bowl.
- Taste the dressing on a beet and correct the seasonings if needed.
- Toss the beets with enough dressing to coat lightly.
- Toss the greens with the remaining dressing and arrange them on salad plates.
- Add the beets and olives and serve.
GRILLED PORK AND NOODLE SALAD WITH BASIL, CILANTRO, AND MINT
Spicy pork tenderloin gets tossed with delicate rice vermicelli anda medley of fresh herbs in this noodle salad, which is satisfyingyet surprisingly light.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rub sambal oelek, 2 teaspoons nam pla, and 1 teaspoon oil over pork to coat completely. Let marinate in refrigerator, covered, for at least 1 hour.
- Heat grill to high. Grill pork, rotating often, until charred on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 140 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter, and tent with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons nam pla and tablespoon safflower oil, the lime juice, sugar, and chile in a large bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Drain very well, and add to bowl with sauce.
- Thinly slice pork on the bias, and add to bowl along with cucumbers, carrot, shallot, and chopped herbs. Toss well to coat, and arrange on a platter. Garnish with herb sprigs.
GRILLED SQUID AND PLUM SALAD WITH CILANTRO, MINT, AND PEANUTS
Steps:
- Whisk together lime juice, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, chile paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Cut squid bodies open to make flat pieces and, holding knife almost parallel to work surface (at a 30-degree angle), score inner side of flattened squid in a crosshatch pattern (do not cut all the way through). Pat squid bodies and tentacles dry and toss with vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- Heat lightly oiled grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then grill squid bodies, in batches if necessary, crosshatch sides down first, turning once, until just cooked through (squid will curl up as it cooks), about 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board as grilled and keep warm, covered. Grill tentacles in same manner. Cut squid bodies crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
- Grill plums, in batches if necessary, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Transfer as grilled to a bowl.
- Toss cabbage with cilantro, mint, scallion, 1/4 cup peanuts, half of dressing, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mound salad on plates and top with squid and plums. Drizzle with dressing to taste and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup peanuts.
CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND MINT
Greater Los Angeles is a collection of not just smaller cities but also exotic populations. Among those cities is Glendale (not so small: it would be the second-most-populous city in New England), a center of the Armenian diaspora and home to one of the world's largest Armenian populations outside Armenia. Fleeing religious violence in the late 19th century, genocide in the early 20th or the Soviet Union after that, Armenian Californians became integral in the development of the fig, raisin and bulgur businesses. They also opened restaurants. This salad comes from one of them, Adana. The chef and owner, Edward Khechemyan, gave me the recipe in 2013.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl; toss, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Fresh herbs: Use the freshest cilantro and mint you can find for the best flavor.
- Chop herbs finely: Finely chop the cilantro and mint so that they distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Use a variety of tomatoes: A mix of different types of tomatoes, such as cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and Roma tomatoes, will add color and flavor to the salad.
- Choose a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this salad. It will add a rich, fruity flavor.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Conclusion:
This cilantro and mint salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Experiment with different types of tomatoes, herbs, and dressings to find your perfect combination.
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