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A sweet and spicy marinade, plenty of leafy greens and all kinds of crunch make this salad a can’t-miss meal.

Cauliflower makes a tasty rice substitute, and it’s easy on your carb intake. Here, the chicken gets a big pop of flavor from prepared biryani seasoning paste; look for jars of this distinctive spice blend near the curry pastes.

This bright, crisp pomegranate drink has a delicious sweet-tart flavor and just enough bubbles to keep things fun.

Wrapped in buttery lettuce leaves, this sweet and savory chicken is packed with dynamic flavor for an irresistible dinner.

A juicy, savory lamb burger is nestled into a fresh chopped Greek salad — no bun necessary. Instead of crumbled feta, we went to the next level and created an irresistible, creamy yogurt-feta sauce for drizzling.

Peas are a perfect replacement for avocados in this slightly sweet and minty dip.

Call us chickpea obsessed, but this salad features the beloved legume in two ways – oven-baked to a crisp and then smeared under the salad in hummus form.

Roasting radishes mellows out their pungent flavor. Here, we use their green tops to provide a nutrient boost while minimizing waste. This dish makes a great side, or make it a main by serving it in a bowl topped with fried eggs.

These lettuce cups feature traditional Greek flavors that come together in less than 30 minutes, making it a great option for weekday meals.

This fresh shake has staying power thanks to the healthy fat and protein provided by the chia seeds and protein powder.

Zesty lemons and limes lend bright flavor to salmon fillets, which then get topped in a dreamy, creamy herb sauce with dill, parsley and mint. Both sauce and salmon can be made ahead and stored separately for a fast midweek meal.

Vibrant in color and loaded with flavor, this slaw is the perfect side for protein. You can prep it entirely at home and take it on the road – or take it camping, as Melissa Urban suggests in her book. If making it ahead, simply pack the salad, dressing and garnishes separately and toss together right before serving.

Melissa Urban suggests preparing this gorgeous fruity crumble with nut and seed topping for a baby shower, but we think it will be well received after a dinner party as well.

Meatless Monday has a nice ring to it, but meatless Fridays make a lot more sense to us — use up all your perishable proteins early on in the week and then eat vegetarian to finish up the produce you have left. Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese that stands up to heat without melting, making it the perfect meatless protein to make on the grill. Make the vinaigrette on Sunday, and prep the salad the day of.

Giving the romaine hearts a quick turn on the grill imparts a smoky taste to this Greek salad that's incredibly appealing. The combo of tender lamb and salad is definitely entertaining-ready.

This Thai-inspired soup is hot and cool! Ginger brings some heat to the smooth broth while coconut milk cools things down. Chunky chicken and veggies round out this robust soup.

The trick to this unbelievably rich chocolate cake is coffee-soaked dates, which magnify the chocolate flavors and leave you feeling happily indulged.

We've taken broccoli and turned it into a rice substitute in this flavorful chicken Buddha bowl.

Tender salmon and warm Moroccan spices make for a quick and healthy meal. Bulgur is low in fat and a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber for a filling side.

In this warm-weather twist on a Greek salad, both the chicken and the romaine lettuce get a turn on the grill to infuse the dish with a warm, smoky flavor.

Chickpeas and an array of colorful veggies combine for a complete meal.

With a hint of sweet beet, this pink-hued hummus is topped with tangy goat cheese, cooling mint and crunchy cucumber and cabbage.

The fresh flavors of spinach, yogurt, goat cheese and mint make a great sauce, dip or dressing.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this wholesome custard — this rich, velvety dessert is the perfect treat to bring to work or keep on hand as a midafternoon snack. You can easily double or triple the recipe to make a bigger batch.

This herbed salad with crunchy pita is eaten widely around Israel. Traditionally made with stale pita, in this version the bread is lightly toasted and tossed with olive oil and a touch of sumac before it's tossed in the salad.

Spring rolls are re-imagined as a salad in this fresh, Paleo-friendly meal.

With only four ingredients, this creamy sauce is a cinch to make and have on hand for burgers, baked potatoes and veggies.

A quick homemade mint-cumin paste is rubbed over this whole-roasted fish. Orange slices and red onions baked along with the fish do double duty and are used to make a lovely green salad to accompany it. If you have microgreens on hand, they make a great garnish here.

A quick and easy dish that will leave your pasta cravings satisfied! Sprinkle with mint and pine nuts for added touch of flavor.

Take your iced green tea to the tropics with the exotic taste of mangos and cooling mint leaves.

Mint has many health benefits, including promoting digestion and soothing stomach aches and it adds a refreshing touch to this protein-packed smoothie that will leave you feeling clean and energized.

Maine lobster mixed with sweet mango and fresh jicama is topped with a refreshing cucumber vinaigrette in this recipe. Surprise your guests with this elegant salad that takes only 25 minutes make.

Simple, wholesome ingredients and a speedy cook time make this dish a go-to weeknight comfort meal.

Thinly sliced carrots, radish and fennel add flavor and crunch to this beautiful salad with fresh mint and tarragon.

Each of our smoothie bowls is designed to serve one hungry person – and each recipe takes less than 
15 minutes to assemble!

This dish gets its amazing flavor from pomegranate molasses, an intensely sweet and sour syrup typically found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty food stores and natural foods supermarkets.

Aromatic garam masala and pungent ginger infuse this warming stew. Try serving 
with whole-wheat naan 
or baguette.

Aromatic soup with green peas, cool mint and fresh basil contrasts with zesty orange sautéed shrimp in this light meal.

This quintessential spring pasta, brimming with fresh seasonal herbs such as mint, parsley and tarragon, works hot, cold or at room temperature as a side dish or entrée.

Made famous by the James Beard Award-winning chef Andy Ricker at his Asian hot spot, Pok Pok, this Vietnamese-style dish is completely magical.

Substitute mint for basil in this refreshing pesto pasta recipe.

This fiery hot sauce is fantastic served as a dip for oven-roasted chicken fingers, on the side of broiled or grilled steak, spread sparingly on sandwiches and burgers or mixed with whole-wheat couscous studded with chickpeas, chopped dried apricots, tomatoes and scallions.

Refreshing, mint-infused coconut gets sandwiched between satisfying dark chocolate in these light and easy-to-make treats.

Making your own pesto is just about as easy as it gets – ours uses a fragrant mix of fresh mint and basil, while walnuts offer an omega-3-rich alternative to pine nuts!

This soothing juice will get you de-stressed after a long day, thanks to nutrients such as folic acid, which helps create dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure.

Chocolate protein powder and cacao powder give our shake two times the flavor – a rich dose of chocolate with a hint of mint.

Crush mint, lime and basil together, and you've got a refreshing blast of flavor in this Virgin Mojito recipe! While basil may seem unconventional in a beverage, it's actually botanically related to mint, adding a light floral essence.

With a vibrant sauce and a bit of flair in its presentation, this dish looks and tastes great for so little effort. Scallops take literally minutes to cook, making them the perfect fast food when you need a touch of elegance in a flash.

Hearty and robust, this dish is a Greek twist on a traditional Bolognese. Sharp feta and creamy, low-fat ricotta top it off and mint adds a pop of freshness.

Mahi mahi is grilled with a coriander and cumin seed crust, which provides the perfect balance to the light and crunchy pineapple jicama slaw, and the whole meal is ready in just 40 minutes!

Greek yogurt gives our decadent chocolate mousse a hint of tang, the perfect dessert to spice up a romantic night in.

With these aromatic salmon skewers, there's no need to marinate for hours to get that authentic South Asian flavor. Zucchini tossed with cumin and mint adds a light touch to round out this meal.