Mint is not just for sweets, ice creams, and chocolates; it is a fresh and aromatic herb that can elevate many dishes. It is widely used in Greek and Italian cuisine for both savory and sweet dishes, and today we want to give you some alternatives you may not know to make the most of it. Here is our top 5: recipes with mint.

Mint Chicken with Vegetables

This is a healthy and delicious recipe. The combination of the mint aroma with the rich flavor of white wine along with almonds blends to make this dish very simple yet very elegant. The recipe is perfect for dining with family but can also be elevated to an elegant level if decorated with fresh mint leaves and served alongside a smooth chardonnay. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/pollo-a-la-menta-con-verduras

Pea, Pumpkin, and Mint Cream

If you need a spring soup to stop making the same recipes over and over, you can start with this recipe. It is not a simple vegetable cream as it contains earthy, fresh, and tangy flavors that the whole family will love. Serve it hot with mint leaves as decoration that will provide both aesthetics and aroma. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/sopas/crema-de-chicharo-calabaza-y-menta

Green Salad with Parsley, Mint, and Feta Cheese

Direct from Greek cookbooks comes this fresh spring salad bursting with mint flavor. It also uses that characteristic Mediterranean cheese, feta, which works so well with mint. Don’t forget to use kalamata olives to give the recipe the acidity it needs and to complement with another distinctly Greek ingredient. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/ensaladas/ensalada-verde-de-perejil-menta-y-queso-feta

Lamb Ribs with Mint and Basil Pesto

If there is a protein that pairs well with the flavor of mint, it is lamb; with these bone-in chops, you will see for yourself. The union of the aroma and flavor of basil and mint is intoxicating; it’s hard to imagine a fresher sauce with a more potent flavor than this one. Remember to use mashed potatoes or baked potatoes to complement the recipe and have a main dish that everyone will remember. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/costillas-de-cordero-con-pesto-de-menta-y-albahaca

Mint Lemonade with Bubbles

Now that the heat is coming, we recommend this vibrant drink. The freshness that mint adds to lemonade is impossible to describe, as although this drink sounds simple, it turns out to be much more and better than the sum of its parts. Remember that you can also use it as a cocktail for a dinner or brunch by adding your favorite vodka to the recipe. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/limonada-con-menta-y-burbujas