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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Fresh mint is a popular herb that will grow in almost any soil. Here it stars in a special salad dressing.âSuzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves |
1/2 cup olive oil |
4 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
mixed salad greens |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Strain and discard mint.
2. Place olive oil in a small bowl; whisk in mint syrup. Whisk in lemon juice, salt and paprika. Drizzle over salad greens. Yield: 3/4 cup.
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