# What combines with mint?

Mint pairs best with lamb, black beans, cucumbers and melon/muskmelons. See all 175 ingredients that combine with mint, ranked from good to made for each other.

Mint is a herb that has a fresh, cooling flavor. It is used in many cuisines, as it pairs well with a variety of ingredients. Mint pairs well with other herbs, such as basil and rosemary. It can also be paired with fruits, such as watermelon and strawberries. Mint can also be used to balance out the flavors of spicy dishes.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** spring, autumn
- **Taste:** sweet
- **Intensity:** quiet–moderate
- **Weight:** light
- **Effect:** cooling
- **Tip:** Mint generally refers to spearmint.

## Made for each other (strength 4 of 4)

- [lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/lamb.md)

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [black beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_beans.md)
- [cucumbers](https://whatcombines.com/with/cucumbers.md)
- [melon/muskmelons](https://whatcombines.com/with/melonmuskmelons.md)
- [sugar](https://whatcombines.com/with/sugar.md)
- [white beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_beans.md)
- [yogurt](https://whatcombines.com/with/yogurt.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/basil.md)
- [beets](https://whatcombines.com/with/beets.md)
- [blackberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/blackberries.md)
- [carrots](https://whatcombines.com/with/carrots.md)
- [chops lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/chops_lamb.md)
- [cilantro](https://whatcombines.com/with/cilantro.md)
- [coconut and coconut milk](https://whatcombines.com/with/coconut_and_coconut_milk.md)
- [couscous](https://whatcombines.com/with/couscous.md)
- [desserts](https://whatcombines.com/with/desserts.md)
- [eggplant](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggplant.md)
- [fava beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/fava_beans.md)
- [feta cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/feta_cheese.md)
- [fish](https://whatcombines.com/with/fish.md)
- [ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ginger.md)
- [honeydew](https://whatcombines.com/with/honeydew.md)
- [indian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/indian_cuisine.md)
- [limes](https://whatcombines.com/with/limes.md)
- [mangoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/mangoes.md)
- [middle eastern cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/middle_eastern_cuisine.md)
- [moroccan cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/moroccan_cuisine.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [peaches](https://whatcombines.com/with/peaches.md)
- [pears](https://whatcombines.com/with/pears.md)
- [peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/peas.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)
- [potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes.md)
- [raspberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/raspberries.md)
- [ricotta cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/ricotta_cheese.md)
- [rum](https://whatcombines.com/with/rum.md)
- [salmon](https://whatcombines.com/with/salmon.md)
- [sea bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/sea_bass.md)
- [shrimp](https://whatcombines.com/with/shrimp.md)
- [snap peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/snap_peas.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [vegetables](https://whatcombines.com/with/vegetables.md)
- [watermelon](https://whatcombines.com/with/watermelon.md)
- [white chocolate](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_chocolate.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [afghan cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/afghan_cuisine.md)
- [african cuisine (north)](https://whatcombines.com/with/african_cuisine_north.md)
- [anise hyssop](https://whatcombines.com/with/anise_hyssop.md)
- [apples](https://whatcombines.com/with/apples.md)
- [apricots](https://whatcombines.com/with/apricots.md)
- [arugula](https://whatcombines.com/with/arugula.md)
- [asparagus](https://whatcombines.com/with/asparagus.md)
- [basmati rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/basmati_rice.md)
- [beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/beans.md)
- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [bell peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/bell_peppers.md)
- [berries](https://whatcombines.com/with/berries.md)
- [black bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_bass.md)
- [blood oranges](https://whatcombines.com/with/blood_oranges.md)
- [blueberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/blueberries.md)
- [bourbon](https://whatcombines.com/with/bourbon.md)
- [broccoli](https://whatcombines.com/with/broccoli.md)
- [buttermilk](https://whatcombines.com/with/buttermilk.md)
- [butternut squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/butternut_squash.md)
- [cantaloupe](https://whatcombines.com/with/cantaloupe.md)
- [cardamom](https://whatcombines.com/with/cardamom.md)
- [cashews](https://whatcombines.com/with/cashews.md)
- [champagne](https://whatcombines.com/with/champagne.md)
- [chervil](https://whatcombines.com/with/chervil.md)
- [chicken](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken.md)
- [chickpeas](https://whatcombines.com/with/chickpeas.md)
- [chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/chile_peppers.md)
- [chives](https://whatcombines.com/with/chives.md)
- [chop veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/chop_veal.md)
- [cider vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/cider_vinegar.md)
- [cinnamon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon.md)
- [citrus](https://whatcombines.com/with/citrus.md)
- [clams](https://whatcombines.com/with/clams.md)
- [cloves](https://whatcombines.com/with/cloves.md)
- [coriander](https://whatcombines.com/with/coriander.md)
- [crème fraîche](https://whatcombines.com/with/crme_frache.md)
- [cumin](https://whatcombines.com/with/cumin.md)
- [daikon](https://whatcombines.com/with/daikon.md)
- [dill](https://whatcombines.com/with/dill.md)
- [duck](https://whatcombines.com/with/duck.md)
- [endive](https://whatcombines.com/with/endive.md)
- [fennel](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel.md)
- [fenugreek](https://whatcombines.com/with/fenugreek.md)
- [fresh figs](https://whatcombines.com/with/fresh_figs.md)
- [freshness](https://whatcombines.com/with/freshness.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [gin](https://whatcombines.com/with/gin.md)
- [gorgonzola cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/gorgonzola_cheese.md)
- [grapefruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapefruit.md)
- [grapes](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapes.md)
- [greek cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/greek_cuisine.md)
- [green beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/green_beans.md)
- [halibut](https://whatcombines.com/with/halibut.md)
- [hard-boiled eggs](https://whatcombines.com/with/hardboiled_eggs.md)
- [hazelnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/hazelnuts.md)
- [hoja santa cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/hoja_santa_cheese.md)
- [honey](https://whatcombines.com/with/honey.md)
- [iranian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/iranian_cuisine.md)
- [kumquats](https://whatcombines.com/with/kumquats.md)
- [lavender](https://whatcombines.com/with/lavender.md)
- [lemon balm](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_balm.md)
- [lemon thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_thyme.md)
- [lemon verbena](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_verbena.md)
- [lemongrass](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemongrass.md)
- [lentils](https://whatcombines.com/with/lentils.md)
- [lettuces](https://whatcombines.com/with/lettuces.md)
- [lima beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/lima_beans.md)
- [lovage](https://whatcombines.com/with/lovage.md)
- [macadamia nuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/macadamia_nuts.md)
- [mandarin oranges](https://whatcombines.com/with/mandarin_oranges.md)
- [marjoram](https://whatcombines.com/with/marjoram.md)
- [meats](https://whatcombines.com/with/meats.md)
- [mexican cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/mexican_cuisine.md)
- [mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/mushrooms.md)
- [mussels](https://whatcombines.com/with/mussels.md)
- [mustard](https://whatcombines.com/with/mustard.md)
- [nectarines](https://whatcombines.com/with/nectarines.md)
- [new potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/new_potatoes.md)
- [octopus](https://whatcombines.com/with/octopus.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [oregano](https://whatcombines.com/with/oregano.md)
- [oysters](https://whatcombines.com/with/oysters.md)
- [papayas](https://whatcombines.com/with/papayas.md)
- [paprika](https://whatcombines.com/with/paprika.md)
- [parsnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsnips.md)
- [pasta](https://whatcombines.com/with/pasta.md)
- [pink pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/pink_pepper.md)
- [pinto beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/pinto_beans.md)
- [plums](https://whatcombines.com/with/plums.md)
- [porcini / cepes / king bolete mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/porcini__cepes__king_bolete_mushrooms.md)
- [portobello mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/portobello_mushrooms.md)
- [poultry](https://whatcombines.com/with/poultry.md)
- [pumpkin](https://whatcombines.com/with/pumpkin.md)
- [radishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/radishes.md)
- [rhubarb](https://whatcombines.com/with/rhubarb.md)
- [rice wine vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/rice_wine_vinegar.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [russian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/russian_cuisine.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [salt cod](https://whatcombines.com/with/salt_cod.md)
- [savory](https://whatcombines.com/with/savory.md)
- [scallops](https://whatcombines.com/with/scallops.md)
- [seafood](https://whatcombines.com/with/seafood.md)
- [shellfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/shellfish.md)
- [shiso leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/shiso_leaf.md)
- [skate](https://whatcombines.com/with/skate.md)
- [snapper](https://whatcombines.com/with/snapper.md)
- [sole](https://whatcombines.com/with/sole.md)
- [sorrel](https://whatcombines.com/with/sorrel.md)
- [southeast asian cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/southeast_asian_cuisines.md)
- [soy sauce](https://whatcombines.com/with/soy_sauce.md)
- [spinach](https://whatcombines.com/with/spinach.md)
- [strawberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/strawberries.md)
- [striped bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/striped_bass.md)
- [sumac](https://whatcombines.com/with/sumac.md)
- [summer squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/summer_squash.md)
- [sweet onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_onions.md)
- [swordfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/swordfish.md)
- [tamarind](https://whatcombines.com/with/tamarind.md)
- [tarragon](https://whatcombines.com/with/tarragon.md)
- [thai cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/thai_cuisine.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)
- [tropical fruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/tropical_fruit.md)
- [trout](https://whatcombines.com/with/trout.md)
- [tuna](https://whatcombines.com/with/tuna.md)
- [turkish cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/turkish_cuisine.md)
- [vanilla](https://whatcombines.com/with/vanilla.md)
- [veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/veal.md)
- [vietnamese cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/vietnamese_cuisine.md)
- [watercress](https://whatcombines.com/with/watercress.md)
- [zucchini](https://whatcombines.com/with/zucchini.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/mint