Spearmint!
When we went to the store last week, dill was the next herb on the shelf, but when we went this week that slot was empty! Instead, we came home with some spearmint leaves. Fortunately, I was able to quickly Google some recipe ideas, so we also came home with feta cheese, cucumbers and summer squash. It seems the most frequent and obvious use of mint leaves is in drinks and teas. We're not a fan of those, so we're going to see how well they complement vegetables. Have you ever tried any of these recipes - cucumber salad , or roasted vegetables - with mint leaves added? Cucumber Avocado Salad 1/2 cup sliced cucumber moons 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 small avocado, cubed (about 1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped 2 tablespoons feta cheese Place cucumber in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then pat dry. Combine the avocado and lime juice in a small bowl. Gently mix in the olive oil, cucumber sl
