Almond Mint Salsa

Mario Batali via Food & Wine. 1998. Toss leftovers with pasta.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup  blanched almond (about 6 ounces)
• 1  cup  packed mint leaf
• 1⁄2 cup green olives, paste
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•  salt

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the almonds, mint, olive paste, oil, orange juice and crushed red pepper and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt.