Cilantro Salsa With Mint

Published October 7, 1997

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(11)
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Ingredients

Yield:⅔ cup (6 servings)
  • 1 large bunch cilantro, stems removed

  • 1 jalapeno, seeded

  • ½ cup basil leaves

  • ¼ cup mint leaves

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Juice of 1 or 2 limes, to taste

  • Salt to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

3 grams carbs; 210 calories; 16 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 23 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 132 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop cilantro, jalapeno, basil, mint and garlic. Mix.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in oil, lime juice, salt and ¼ cup water. Adjust salt and lime juice to taste. Use as a sauce for grilled fish or vegetables, or on tomatoes.

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Really good over grilled salmon. I kinda eyeballed the measurements and threw them all in a small food processor. Easy peasy.

Great way to use up cilantro. Had it with salmon and risotto, used up about half - will have the rest as chimichurri with steak and roasted carrots.

Delicious as written.

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Credits

Adapted from Deborah Madison, author of "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone" (Broadway Books, 1997)

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